Inventory Planner

The Inventory Planner I contributes to on-time delivery of product and ensures accuracy of purchasing and delivery data in the D365 ERP system. They are the primary point of communication with OR’s offshore suppliers around purchase order placement, WIP (work in progress) updates, and shipment handover. They are a critical participant in OR’s S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process, flagging unexpected changes and ensuring that all affected internal and external parties are aware of any changes and potential solutions.

This role is on the Inventory Planning team and also works closely with the Sales/Dealer Services team, Product Development team, and Logistics Specialist. They should consider themselves as a nexus of information around all purchasing-related activity for finished goods.

What you will do:

• Create, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of all purchase orders for a designated set of finished goods suppliers.
• Verify all shipping documents for completion and accurate quantity, timing, pricing, and all other details before handing off to Logistics or processing for direct delivery to offshore distributors.
• Ensuring all necessary certificates of origin, declarations, and other required documents are available in an accurate and timely fashion for direct deliveries.
• Ensure that vendors submit timely and accurate WIP (work in progress reports) on a weekly basis.
• Flag any changes, delays, or discrepancies in timing or delivery quantity as noted in WIP reports or other communications as early as possible.
• Track upcoming and overdue shipments to ensure on time vendor performance.
• Coordinate to resolve any discrepancies between finished goods suppliers and RFID/UPC supplier.
• Backup Logistics and ERP Administration roles as needed.

What you should bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders, including those for whom English is not a first language.
• 1-3 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or a related position.
• Strong written skills, with the ability to communicate detailed instructions to factory contacts for whom English is not a first language.
• Experience in Dynamics 365 or similar ERP system.
• Attention to detail, an eye for “does this look right”

What do we bring to the table?

• 11 paid holidays each year and 3 floating holidays
• PTO/PSST
• 401k with company match
• Employee interest groups including various sports activities