Description
Position Responsibilities:
- Review inventory position and analyze inventory needs across multiple locations, responsible for planning and purchasing inventory from multiple supplier base to support multi-tiered distribution network and place orders with suppliers, monitor and expedite product when required, and manage supplier relationships
- Understand basic principles of supplier lead time, inventory days on hand, demand variability and forecasting
- Upload sales, inventory, and forecasting data into supplier inventory management systems
- Develop SKU forecast based on historical sales and recent trends
- Develop short term and long-term volume forecasting models working with senior members of the sales function
- Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3 plus years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and 6 plus years of specific experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
- APICS, CIPS, UPPCC or other related supply chain certification