Consultant- Value Indirect Inventory Management

Verizon•Basking Ridge, NJ

9d•$75,000 - $144,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Enablement team, as part of the Value Indirect organization orchestrates Indirect strategic initiatives, inventory planning, field enablement, and systems strategy & support. This team is responsible for leading Indirect strategic programs and initiatives from conception to execution, ensuring channel readiness and operational excellence. As the Sales Ops & Enablement - Cslt, you will support inventory management & planning for Value Indirect’s distribution partners across Exclusive & Authorized Retail. This role requires the ability to work externally and internally with Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Brand, and support organizations Supporting all demand planning for the Value Indirect channel, inclusive of weekly forecast submissions, external partner collaboration, and trend projections impacting supply needs. Providing data analytics support related to SKU level in stock rates, gross add mix, and warehouse availability through weekly insights reports. Managing monthly inventory allowance programs, bringing in sales trends and insights to help make strategic decisions. Meeting weekly with external distribution partners, supporting manual inventory orders and device unlocking requests, requiring stakeholder collaboration across the Verizon business. Identifying and developing process improvements both internally and externally with how inventory is allocated, managed, and distributed within the channel. Consistently delivering high quality work that fully addresses the intended criteria, goals, and objectives. Effectively communicating verbally and in writing to stakeholders, team members, and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

Nice To Haves

An MBA, or an M.S. in a related field.
Experience with data analytics and Microsoft Excel.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with changing and evolving roles and responsibilities.
Excellent executive presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
A team player orientation collaborating well with others.
A passion for delivering exceptional experiences to partners and consumers.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, VLSS certification in Green Belt or Black Belt.
Experience working with external partners and/or vendors.
Experience in the Verizon Value segment.

Responsibilities

Support inventory management & planning for Value Indirect’s distribution partners across Exclusive & Authorized Retail.
Support all demand planning for the Value Indirect channel, inclusive of weekly forecast submissions, external partner collaboration, and trend projections impacting supply needs.
Provide data analytics support related to SKU level in stock rates, gross add mix, and warehouse availability through weekly insights reports.
Manage monthly inventory allowance programs, bringing in sales trends and insights to help make strategic decisions.
Meet weekly with external distribution partners, supporting manual inventory orders and device unlocking requests, requiring stakeholder collaboration across the Verizon business.
Identify and develop process improvements both internally and externally with how inventory is allocated, managed, and distributed within the channel.
Consistently deliver high quality work that fully addresses the intended criteria, goals, and objectives.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing to stakeholders, team members, and leadership.