Planning Allocation Specialist

PNY Technologies Inc•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d•$62,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Planning Allocation Specialist will manage the allocation of materials from vendor to customer. This role requires coordination with various teams to ensure timely product readiness and a smooth shipping process. The specialist will be responsible for allocating shipments, managing inventory, preparing invoices, and monitoring the order backlog. This position acts as a liaison between Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to align on production schedules and material availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related profession
2-4 years’ related experience
Ability to work in a team environment
Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in with all levels of staff
Excellent interpersonal skills
Highly organized
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Logistics, Operations, Production Control, and Planning teams to ensure timely product readiness and a smooth daily shipping process.
Allocate shipments from PNY NJ and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses, and manage inventory transfers and repacks as needed.
Prepare and distribute Proforma Invoices while coordinating product flow from Contract Manufacturers to regional distribution centers.
Generate and distribute Proforma Invoices for international shipments.
Manage daily incoming receipts and allocate inventory to fulfill open and high-priority orders, overseeing the full order lifecycle.
Monitor and maintain the order backlog, providing timely updates to Customer Service and Sales, and reporting shortages for partially reserved sales orders.
Fulfill internal order requests, including those for Sales/Marketing accommodations, product prototypes, and evaluation units.
Act as a liaison across Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to align on production schedules, material availability, and capacity planning.