Inventory Planner

Watsco • Charlotte, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

Carrier Enterprise is seeking an Inventory Planner to manage demand, forecasting, and productivity for assigned product categories and/or suppliers using the Blue Ridge Supply Chain Planning software suite. The role supports the company’s sales plan and inventory productivity goals by optimizing planning metrics and maintaining a healthy order book.

The Inventory Planner works closely with the HQ Product Management team to execute product introductions, transitions, and exits and support the core item assortment. The role also partners with the Inventory Replenishment team and incorporates regional feedback into planning and purchasing decisions. The posting describes Carrier Enterprise as a national distributor of residential and light commercial HVAC products, parts, and supplies, serving licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors across 28 states and several international regions, with more than 200 locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to complete basic analytical tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a web-based demand forecasting tool such as Blue Ridge.
• Experience using an ERP system; Carrier Enterprise uses web-based software.
• Experience using a business intelligence reporting tool.

Responsibilities

• Use the Blue Ridge software and its dashboard to optimize metrics, address indicators, and support healthy inventory flow.
• Place orders as needed and ensure they are transmitted to suppliers.
• Execute the inventory flow plan for assigned categories and report status and challenges using Blue Ridge and business intelligence reporting tools.
• Partner with the Replenishment team to identify sales trends that could lead to stockouts or excess inventory and take action to address them.
• Manage lead times and minimum order quantities for assigned suppliers, adjusting them as needed to maintain efficient inventory flow.
• Track and report key performance metrics, including inventory turns, service level, and forecast accuracy; identify causes and opportunities.
• Partner with Product Management to understand assigned categories, promotional activity, product transitions, reasons for material demand changes, and complementary items.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time