Demand and Inventory Planner

HexArmor•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your hands, head, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep workers safe, and have done so, breaking new ground in cut, puncture, needle, and abrasion resistance, all without sacrificing dexterity. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Supply Chain Demand and Inventory Planner to join our team. The Supply Chain Demand and Inventory Planner is responsible for a dedicated set of suppliers and items — balancing inventory service levels and inventory turns to maximize fulfillment and minimize delays using analysis from Excel, SAP Business One, Tableau, and Blue Ridge. The right candidate would develop the ability to analyze forecast trends with sales opportunities to apply to future item performance. The Supply Chain Demand and Inventory Planner would work closely with Category Management, Product Management, and Logistics Specialists as well as the Warehouse and Production teams daily.

Requirements

BS degree in Supply Chain preferred
2-5 years of supply chain, purchasing or equivalent, preferred
Microsoft Office – Excel
Solid decision making and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Recognize and adapt to international/cultural norms
Highly motivated and positive attitude
Ability to excel in a fast pace work environment by setting priorities and handle multiple simultaneous requirements

Nice To Haves

SAP Business One
Tableau
Blue Ridge

Responsibilities

Own the demand forecast for an assigned portfolio of suppliers and SKUs, using sales history, opportunity data, and market signal to drive monthly buy plan
Communicate daily with multiple suppliers for PO placement, on-time deliveries, forecasting, and capacity
Build and present daily, weekly, and monthly Excel reporting that drives purchasing and financial reviews.
Develop understanding of HexArmor product and product lifecycle to apply sound judgement when presented with purchasing decisions
Lead as needed on any necessary reporting or Supply Chain related tasks
Daily operating in SAP & Blue Ridge MRP for inventory management and related functions
Monthly product specific opportunity review with sales management to understand new business
Generate various reports using sales data and opportunity data to create functional forecasts
Collaborate with sales, category managers, and distribution to communicate inventory outlook and build scenario plans for potential net new business.
Research and incorporate business intelligence that increases forecast accuracy
Develop inventory strategies on new and existing products across product lifecycle
Oversee the planning of inventory service levels to meet demand
Review all demand for finished goods orders and production requirements and coordinate appropriate actions to supply customers in a timely manner
Reformatting of exports and importing into existing spreadsheets
Analyze and provide feedback to appropriate departments on material status for fulfilling customer demand
Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to the demand planning process
Develop, improve, monitor reporting processes and systems to align with continuous improvement goals
Make recommendations to management regarding improvements in the supply chain and production planning processes to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance
Confidently present strategic initiatives to business units and leadership
Other duties as assigned