About the job
- Develop and maintain weekly replenishment plans tailored to suppliers, factoring in inventory metrics, actual sales, and forecasted demand.
- Engage in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align forecasts.
- Formulate an accurate supply plan based on demand forecasts.
- Compile and refresh monthly and weekly supply planning documents and key performance indicator reports reflecting actual data.
- Ensure optimal inventory levels in distribution centers and retail locations, adhering to targeted days of coverage.
- Collaborate closely with demand planning specialists to refine plans as necessary.
- Monitor supplier-related issues and escalate them as needed to guarantee product availability.
- Identify slow-moving stock-keeping units (SKUs) and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders to initiate corrective actions.
- Flag SKUs with no movement over the past 28 days for further evaluation.
- Partner with inventory controllers to assess stock balances across warehouses.
- Take ownership of category groups, proactively addressing S&OP-related issues concerning ordering and product availability.
- Work cross-functionally to support projects, drive initiatives, or resolve emerging challenges.
- Perform additional tasks as required to support the function.
