Supply Chain Category Planner
About The Position
Alarm.com is seeking a Supply Chain Category Planner to join its Supply Chain team. The planner will own all facets of the supply chain for a hardware category, supporting forecasting, purchasing, internal and external engagement, and supplier management. The role requires analytical thinking, business acumen, problem-solving, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration. The planner analyzes supply and demand, makes forecasting and inventory replenishment decisions, manages product transitions and discontinuations, and coordinates with product managers, marketing teams, and suppliers. The position also maintains data for reporting and KPI reviews, facilitates meetings, collaborates across the organization, and contributes to process improvements and product quality initiatives. Alarm.com employees work from the office four days a week.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a similar role.
- Ability to work outside standard business hours occasionally to engage with overseas stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving aptitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
- Team-oriented attitude and a high degree of flexibility.
- Working knowledge of MS Office, including strong Excel skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MicroStrategy and Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Analyze supply and demand for assigned product categories to minimize overstock and out-of-stock occurrences.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for supply chain communications with suppliers, including production planning and product portfolio management.
- Gather information, analyze historical data trends, and make forecasting decisions while communicating with stakeholders.
- Use analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions.
- Coordinate product availability and rollout timelines with Product Managers and Marketing.
- Collaborate with suppliers on component lead times, minimum order quantities, and production schedules.
- Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements.
- Manage product discontinuations (EOL) with Marketing and Product Management.
- Implement strategies to minimize inventory obsolescence.
- Maintain accurate, organized data for month-end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI reviews.
- Facilitate meetings with appropriate internal and external contacts for the assigned category.
- Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, and other functions.
- Identify process-improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Track and analyze RMA data, improve the quality process, and reduce RMA rates for assigned product categories.
- Use sound business judgment and creativity to make timely, informed decisions in ambiguous situations.
Benefits
- Medical plans with company subsidies.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution.
- 401(k) with an employer match.
- Paid vacation that increases with tenure.
- Paid holidays.
- Wellness time.
- Paid maternity and bonding leave.
- Company-paid disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Collaborative and casual work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
