Inventory Planner

Job Details

Job Location:

Memphis - Memphis, TN 38141

Position Type:
Full Time Job Shift: 1st Shift/ Days

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996.

We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket.

We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets.

Our rapidly growing business is seeking a self-motivated and analytical Inventory Planner to support effective inventory management across the supply chain.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic and customer-first mindset who demonstrates leadership, collaborates effectively, prioritizes competing demands, and takes initiative to solve problems independently and as part of a team.

• Develop category and SKU level inventory forecasts and plans that meet the company’s objectives.
• Analyze historical data and current demand trends to identify opportunities and risks that would enhance the company’s performance.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet service level goals while reducing excess inventory.
• Establish and maintain appropriate target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels
• Timely ordering and follow-up of purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery from vendors. Timely and accurate response to requests from the Sales and Customer Service department for delivery and/or stock information.
• Manage SKU level inventory accuracy through partnership with Operations and Inventory Control team.
• Proactively identify and propose actions to move through excess inventory efficiently to achieve the highest margin and cost recovery.
• Support the supply chain manager with the day-to-day planning priorities and projects.
• Utilize ERP system and other reporting tools to generate weekly supply chain reports.

• B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, Inventory Planning or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in inventory management and demand planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
  Microsoft Access is a plus
• Strong quantitative analytical skills with a technical understanding of math and inventory management concepts
• The ability to summarize data logically and communicate information and recommendations clearly to all appropriate contacts

Premium Guard, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer