Inventory Planner

NRI 3PL•Fontana, CA

4d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

As an Inventory Planner, you will play an important part in ensuring efficient use of footprint and optimization of pick path for strategic planning of our clients product. You’ll be working with products from some awesome clients that are heavily involved in the active lifestyle.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders/stairs, ok with heights in elevated areas and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.

Nice To Haves

No previous warehouse experience is required but it is always a plus!
Ability to learn our basic warehouse management scanning system (WMS).
Proficiency in MS Office Applications, inclusive of Office 365.
The ability to work independently to manage all aspects of responsibilities from start to finish.
Highly motivated to dig in identifying opportunities to create/improve processes.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.
Excellent technical capabilities, inclusive of tier one WMS experience.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
Exceptional Excel and analytical skills. Must be capable of defining, analyzing, and resolving complicated problems.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.
3+ years of experience in an inventory planning department preferred.

Responsibilities

Support operations across two NRI buildings (Riverside & Fontana). The employee will float between these on-site locations as needed.
Monitor progress week over week to ensure item dimensions are captured for containerization and other solutions.
Collaborate with DC management to provide feedback, support, and recommendations for concerns or obstacles.
Utilize data to plan optimal slotting/storage footprint and use Aspire to plan season layouts.
Work with clients on setting up item masters correctly, mapping them to appropriate billing, product, and commodity groups.
Work with the Operations team.
Plan the storage footprint for clients.
Determine item placement by product type.
Determine quantity of slots and ensure adequate supplies for racking.
Secure sufficient labor for set up and maintenance of the slotting program.
Maintain capacity levels of inventory.
Recommend client moves for best utilization of space throughout the year.
Perform or lead condensing tasks to accommodate forecasted layout.
Monitor slotting to ensure no honeycombing and reallocate product when needed.
Maintain the client storage allocation table in Aspire.