Job description

Supply Chain Planner

#SPLW

A key member of the supply chain team, this role is responsible for forecasting and planning the raw material inventory required to support the just-in-time manufacturing operation that services the company’s 48-hour delivery commitment. Supply Planner/Analyst reviews sales trends and forecasts with the material planning team to forecast raw material inventory requirements for over 8,000 SKUs at four North American manufacturing plants and the Taiwan warehousing facility. He/she must have a strong statistical foundation, experience with a leading forecasting package, be hands-on, and have the ability to adapt to BTG’s high-service environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the John Galt forecasting system to deliver optimal modeling of the business and improve planner productivity by generating accurate inventory forecast
• Work with senior management and material planners to set target inventory levels given service requirements—achieve minimal sales and service interruptions (restrictions, back-orders)
• Develop forecasts for 6000+ SKUs utilizing historical demand, promotional plans, sales forecast, new product introductions, and product lifecycles
• Review system generated statistical forecast for sku-level accuracy and warehouse inconsistencies and make adjustments by utilizing sales data, knowledge of business, and promotions calendar; Root-cause errors and propose solutions to improve forecast accuracy
• Partner with merchandising and marketing to forecast new products and determine initial purchase orders and inventory targets to support new product launches
• Review and challenge the sales and marketing assumptions when significant deviations occur between the demand-based revenue plan and the business plan—offer insight into sales planning process
• Work with IT to implement system solutions aligned with business goals and company objectives

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Management or related technical field
• 5+ years experience in forecasting, demand planning, or inventory planning
• Experience and expert knowledge of statistical modeling and demand forecasting systems (e.g. John Galt, SAP APO, JDA, Logility, Lokad, etc.); Expertise in data acquisition, spreadsheet/database development, and analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong statistical understanding; ability to convert analysis into insights and actionable plans
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others –able to build cross function relationships
• Strong work ethic and results-focused—actively search for solutions
• Team-player and able to work with others, but also able to work independently.
• Strong communication and influence skills – clear, concise, and thoughtful
• Entrepreneurial – hands-on, results-focused, able to work with limited information and resources

Blinds To Go® is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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