Job Description
Ensure effective demand and supply planning, inventory procurement and management,
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute and lead a comprehensive strategy to align sales forecasts and inventory levels with the company's financial goals and customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain calendars, meeting schedules, and process documentation.
- Facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance and Operations) to review and analyze demand and supply data, identify gaps or issues, and develop action plans to address them.
- Collaborate with Sales to gather and analyze demand forecast
- Develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, customer insights and sales input.
- Adjust forecasts based on changes in market conditions, promotions, and product life cycle.
- Drive the implementation of effective inventory management practices, including demand forecasting accuracy, safety stock optimization, and order fulfillment strategies.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Develop strategies to improve inventory turnover and reduce holding costs.
- Coordinate with Operations to develop production plans that meet customer demand and optimize resource utilization.
- Ensure production schedules are aligned with forecasted demand and inventory targets
- Address production constraints and capacity issues to maintain delivery performance.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, stockouts, service level, and lead times.
- Prepare and present reports and dashboards to senior management.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on performance data.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, inventory management, or related roles.
- Proven experience leading processes in a complex, multi-site/multi-line environment with advanced knowledge of processes, principles, and best practices.
- Advanced NetSuite experience a MUST
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to generate insights from data and propose effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Competencies:
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving
Leadership
Collaboration and Teamwork
Change Management
Attention to Detail
Job Tags
Full time,