As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a critical role in optimizing product inventory and stock management across our diverse portfolio of brands. You will collaborate closely with our sales channels to develop strategies that exceed our goals. We are looking for a candidate who is energetic, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and proficient in swiftly analyzing issues to provide effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities: Collaborative Efforts: Partner with sales, marketing, product, procurement, and operations teams to gather essential information on promotions, new product launches, and other demand drivers. Demand Forecasting: Develop detailed demand plans based on sales forecasts and customer requirements. Manage inventory levels across various locations, recommend purchases to maintain production continuity, and create both short-term and long-term supply plans. Innovation and Improvement: Actively seek out opportunities to enhance existing business practices. Propose and implement improvements, deliver projects, and cultivate the skills needed for high-level performance. Inventory Optimization: Design and manage production and inventory transfer plans for all SKUs and sales channels. Balance inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory costs. Data Analysis and Insights: Utilize data from multiple sources to analyze key trends, market demands, customer preferences, and sales data. Conduct demand consensus reviews and adjust forecasts to improve accuracy. Performance Tracking: Monitor actual sales against forecasted demand, generate regular reports to assess forecast accuracy, and make necessary adjustments. Maintain KPI metrics/scorecards, including fill rates, inventory turns, E&O inventory, and production schedule adherence. Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact supply chain efficiency and product availability. Hands-On Logistics: Flexibly assist the warehouse team as needed, whether coordinating freight transportation, leading the team, or packing orders. Required Skills and Qualifications: Analytical Expertise: Ability to analyze and interpret data to inform decisions, including understanding statistical models and identifying trends.Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capability to manage upwards and challenge sales leaders on their forecasts.Commitment to Learning: Dedication to continuous improvement and process optimization.Forward-Thinking: Skill in anticipating and addressing potential supply chain issues proactively.Adaptability: Versatility in adapting to changing business circumstances and devising innovative solutions.Availability: Willingness to occasionally work off-hours to liaise with teams in China.Technical Proficiency: Experience with Demand Planning in Netsuite or Oracle ERP systems. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.High-Energy Environment: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency. If you are a driven professional with a talent for managing supply chains and a passion for process enhancement, we invite you to join our forward-thinking team.
