APS Inventory Planning Manager, USCAN

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As a member of the APS Supply Chain & Asset Management organization, the APS Inventory Planning & Logistics Manager leads the USCAN inventory planning and logistics team and manages the people, processes, and third‑party relationships required to deliver reliable, accurate, and cost‑effective inventory availability. The role provides day‑to‑day leadership for inventory planners and logistics operations specialists supporting the United States and Canada and serves as a key interface between regional distribution centers, third‑party warehouses, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.

The manager is accountable for inventory accuracy between SAP and third‑party inventory records, execution of inventory and working‑capital priorities, service and quality performance at distribution locations, and development of the inventory planning and logistics team. The position combines people leadership with tactical, analytical, and strategic support to maintain customer service while improving cost, control, and operational performance.

• Lead, coach, and develop the inventory planning and logistics operations team, including workload balancing, business coverage, goal setting, performance feedback, career development, and new‑hire training plans.
• Manage inventory planning activities that support customer shipments, appropriate stock positioning, and reliable product availability across USCAN third‑party warehouses, regional distribution centers, and transload locations.
• Act as the primary liaison between RDCs/warehouses and internal stakeholders, including Customer Service, Sales, Commercial, Operations Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Business Leadership Teams.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation between SAP inventory reports and third‑party inventory reports; investigate and resolve discrepancies to support shipment accuracy and the applicable SOX control.
• Drive inventory and working‑capital optimization by balancing service requirements with overstock and shortage risk, supporting FIFO execution, and reducing aged, distressed, stranded, and suboptimal inventory.
• Support forward planning to accommodate customer shipments, working with Operations Planning and Logistics to select appropriate inventory and transportation solutions.
• Lead or facilitate problem resolution and root‑cause analysis for inventory, quality, and service incidents, including Wrong Product Shipped, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Support annual distribution budgeting and lead quarterly cost reviews; provide cost and KPI analysis, identify savings opportunities, validate charges, and promote adherence to budget while maintaining service targets.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with applicable logistics service providers and distribution sites to address operational performance, capacity, quality, service, cost, and continuous‑improvement…