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

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