Supply Planning Analyst Full Time

Description:

• Develops demand plans for multiple distribution channels related to the specific category assignment and responsibility.
• Reviews historical sales trends, researches and determines demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models, and evaluates forecast results based on sales, inventory and other data.
• Maintains forecast accuracy by collaborating with the cross-functional team to gather updated sales and marketing information, especially for events that significantly affect demand such as promotions and supplier stock issues.
• Regularly reviews the inventory level and ensures that product availability is within category guidelines and targets.
• Leads replenishment planning to ensure that inventory is in the right quantities and assortment across various locations to meet the demand.
• Collaborates with the supply chain teams to ensure timely replenishment, considering the different ordering processes for the category.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the procurement of necessary inventory needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.
• Responsible for advising on the adjustment of the replenishment plan by defining priorities and necessary action, both in case of shortage and over stocks.
• Define and recommend necessary action with regards to safety stock adjustments, overstock or dead stock depreciation and destruction and transfer proposals and manage system updates.
• Conducts monthly reviews with management to communicate forecast and inventory estimations, reports on forecast and inventory accuracy, and proposes improvement solutions.
• Supports management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact in a cross functional environment with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.
• Capability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
• Detail and process oriented.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of demand or supply planning systems.
• Proven capability to analyze and synthesize data.
• Strong negotiation, decision making, and presentation skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits include fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance, dependent care and flex spending accounts, a generous 401k match, pet insurance, a very competitive PTO, education reimbursement, and a flexible working environment.
• Additional perks include complimentary marketplace, and gym discounts if local to UT.
• Walker Edison also offers several company and individual team building enrichment activities and educational classes throughout the year!