Sr Production Planner
About The Position
Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product categories including new product buys, forecasting, end-of-life product planning, E&O and inventory turns improvements Participate in S&OP meetings within product categories to drive forecast accuracy as well as purchase order execution In collaboration with product management, candidate will help forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate. Participate in vendor quarterly business review (QBR) to determine actions that will optimize forecast, sales and gross margins Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies Build strong cross-functional partnerships with product management, sales, sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional need Drive vendor performance improvements including production schedules, quality and test reviews, costs, and on-time delivery Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, and product lead-times
Requirements
- Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline and PLM process design
- Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and analysis, strong MS Excel skills required
- Previous experience working with electronics contract manufacturers required
- Previous experience working with MRP systems
- Lead or support a collaborative work environment within product management, sales and sourcing focused on distinctive products and an engaged customer experience
- Strong communication skills within team and department; work consistency and accuracy
- Aptitude for spreadsheets and planning tools
- Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be able to work independently with strong focus on project execution with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years in demand planning/allocation, buying, and sourcing preferred
- NetSuite, Arena and Demand Works (Smoothie) experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product categories including new product buys, forecasting, end-of-life product planning, E&O and inventory turns improvements
- Participate in S&OP meetings within product categories to drive forecast accuracy as well as purchase order execution
- In collaboration with product management, candidate will help forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate.
- Participate in vendor quarterly business review (QBR) to determine actions that will optimize forecast, sales and gross margins
- Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships with product management, sales, sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
- Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional need
- Drive vendor performance improvements including production schedules, quality and test reviews, costs, and on-time delivery
- Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, and product lead-times
Benefits
- short-term incentive program
- new hire stock award
- paid parental leave
- open (uncapped) PTO
- hybrid work environment
- competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
