Remote Inventory Planner

Summary

The Inventory Planner is responsible for forecasting inventory needs, analyzing sales data, trends, and customer demands to create inventory forecasts, developing plans for maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers. A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or relevant fields, and a minimum of 5 years experience in a demand planning/forecasting role are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a demand planning/forecasting role in total supply chain
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• Strong project management skills
• Have experience using project management tools
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for forecasting inventory needs through peaks & valleys of business
• Analyzing sales data, trends, and customer demands to create inventory forecasts
• Create live spreadsheet forecasting template
• Create Import packing list into fulfillment center when they receive a new freight from factory
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials or components to meet production schedules
• Developing plans for maintaining inventory levels, including determining how much inventory should be kept on hand and anticipating potential shortages
• Developing policies and procedures for inventory management procedures, including how to handle damaged goods or expired items
• Reviewing orders and shipping schedules to ensure that they meet legal requirements regarding the safe transport of merchandise
• Communicating with suppliers about order status updates
• Recommending improvements to inventory management systems based on past results