Inventory Planning Associate

Description

• Communicates consistent and in a timely action with Vendors when issuing Purchase Orders for lead times and expected ship dates.
• Utilizes and monitors exception reports and daily analytics for all business metrics; taking appropriate and timely action to prevent stock outs, minimize DOH, and expedite delivery to fill potential backorders.
• Partners with Sales, Supply Chain and Marketing teams to proactively identify fill rate and excess inventory issues, and execute respective corrective actions as needed.
• Develops and executes inventory strategy for new SKU introductions, discontinued SKU reductions and dispositions, customer-specific inventory positions, direct import SKU sets, and seasonal inventory requirements.
• Audits product master data (e.g., UoM, vendor SKU number, case quantity) to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinates domestic shipments and run freight quotes with various carriers.
• Other miscellaneous tasks associated with office routines and or as assigned by manager on site.

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field. May accept work experience of 7 years minimum in place of degree.