Specialist, Distribution Requirements Planning

Ricoh•Exton, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Requirements Planner is responsible for ensuring efficient inventory allocation, prioritizing customer orders, minimizing transfer costs, and decreasing the order book to delivery cycle time. This role is critical in maintaining optimal stock levels and ensuring timely delivery to meet customer demands.

Requirements

Four-year college degree - preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or Accounting/Finance - or comparable experience is required.
Two years of experience, with a background in Distribution Requirements Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Purchasing, or Customer Service

Nice To Haves

APICS certification is a plus
Proficiency in Oracle is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory levels and forecast demand to allocate stock effectively across distribution centers. Execute daily inventory transfers from hub locations.
Monitor and adjust inventory allocation based on sales trends and seasonal fluctuations.
Monitor exception reports to limit inventory exposure of obsolete inventory
Maintain an order prioritization system to ensure high-priority orders are fulfilled first.
Collaborate with sales and national operation teams to understand customer needs and urgency. Have orders dated correctly in the ERP system.
Manage orders within assigned sales class from booking to release to the configuration centers, with focus on shortage resolution. Proactively communicate order status to sales team.
Manage aged orders and either drive to completion or date out to ensure inventory allocation does not take place.
Work with Product Life Cycle Planning team to ensure phase out products are consumed as close to the transition period as possible. Report out order bank tied to phase out inventory and risks.
Evaluate and select cost-effective transportation methods for transferring inventory between locations.
Implement strategies to balance inventory throughout North American distribution centers, avoiding overstock and stockouts.
Streamline order processing workflows to reduce cycle time from order placement to delivery.
Utilize technology and automation to enhance order tracking and management.