Job Overview

Key Job Responsibilities

• Analyzing demand trends, forecasts, and inventory targets along with approving purchase orders to supply chain vendors based on system-generated recommendations
• Conduct root cause analysis, establish countermeasures, and maintain performance metrics to meet business plan objectives
• Review vendor performance reports monthly and work collaboratively with relevant departments to identify issues and implement effective corrective actions
• Proactively coordinate and fulfill customer firm future orders (FFO) and scheduled orders, ensuring all commitments are met on time. Communicate estimated time of departure (ETDs) to customers promptly and closely monitor order progress to guarantee that all parts are delivered as scheduled. Take necessary actions to resolve any issues that may impact on-time delivery, maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) that include fill rate, inventory levels, the number of past due purchase orders, and backorder aging. These metrics provide a comprehensive view of planner performance by measuring how effectively customer orders are fulfilled, how well inventory is managed, the timeliness of purchase order completion, and the speed at which backorders are resolved.
• Actively collaborate with various departments—such as purchasing, customer care, sales, operations, and logistics—to share information, coordinate planning activities, and resolve issues that impact inventory management and order fulfillment. This cross-functional teamwork ensures alignment of business objectives and supports efficient, effective operations across the organization.
• Recommending system parameter adjustments to improve performance and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Purchasing or equivalent work experience. APICS certification or work towards certification a plus.

• Manufacturing, production planning and/or whole goods product experience a plus.

• Supplier management skills.

• Extreme sense of urgency and bias for action.

• Welcomes accountability and responsibility – individual and shared.  Acts as back up for the Supply Chain Manager as appropriate.

• Change agent.

• 3-5 years’ experience in planning and supply chain execution.

• Professional PC skills in Excel, Power Point, Access, and high- level user skills in PIPS, SAP and Inventory Planning System.
• Physical Requirements:  This position requires sitting for extended periods of time over 90% of the work period to complete detailed work, typically using a PC.  The position occasionally requires working extended periods to meet time sensitive deadlines. 

Additional Information

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Materials Management processes including forecasting, planning and distribution
• Professional PC skills and systems knowledge including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel i.e. pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.)
• Consistently evaluates complex data sets and identifies trends to support effective inventory planning and operational improvements
• Identifies root causes of supply chain disruptions and develops practical solutions to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Makes informed decisions regarding inventory adjustments and order prioritization with minimal supervision, ensuring business objectives are met
• Easily adjusts to shifting priorities and changing business needs, maintaining high performance even in fast-paced or uncertain environments
• Results oriented, bias for action, and a sense of urgency
• Embraces accountability and responsibility – individual and shared
• Regular attendance