Logistics Inventory Planner

Papa Johns•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Logistics Inventory Planner is responsible for managing inventory purchase orders from our QCCs which consists of forecasting, ordering, analyzing and tracking all products distributed by our QCCs. This position will also effectively manage the logistical planning and assignment of inbound freight.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years experience with inbound transportation management
Minimum of 2 years of experience with inventory analysis and/or inventory management, preferably in the food/restaurant industry.
Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
Financial & Business Acumen
Communicates Effectively and Candidly
Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
Ability to build and leverage talent
Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Nice To Haves

Inventory planning and/or forecasting certifications, a plus

Responsibilities

Provide backup support to inbound transportation team to manage freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS) and perform track and trace analysis on overdue pickups and/or deliveries.
Monitor freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS), scrutinize system planned freight movement carefully to ensure the most cost-effective and timely pickup and delivery of loads.
Perform track and trace analysis on overdue pickups and/or deliveries and respond to questions or requests from managers, buyers and facilities regarding collect shipments.
Set up and provide oversight for expedited loads; providing updates after hours.
Track loads over the weekend in accordance to the on-call schedule.
Negotiates carrier rates for optimal savings for the inbound network.
Manages and participates in accessorial, budget and carrier performance reviews.
Support Inbound Transportation department as needed.
Forecast, order, analyze and track all inventory products distributed by assigned distribution centers.
Monitor inventory levels to ensure continuous availability for distribution to the end user - restaurants.
Prepare special reports, statistics and graphs used to analyze and forecast operating needs.
Manage new product/monthly promotional offer roll-outs working with cross-functional internal and external teams made up of Marketing, Corporate Operations, Ops Training, Support Services, R&D/QA, Vendors and Distribution Centers.
Identify and manage to minimize obsolete/surplus inventories.
Improve PJFS' profitability through logistical cost reductions, cost avoidances, and process improvements on a cross-functional basis.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.