Inventory Planner
The Inventory Planner is a crucial role in demand and supply planning activities.
Responsibilities include reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results.
* Coordinate cross-functional research activities to understand demand forecast drivers and ensure correct input information is used.
* Drive fabric forecasting to enable timely and efficient purchasing of materials.
* Develop relationships with sales, marketing, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams for effective knowledge sharing and optimal consensus on forecast.
* Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
* Develop global inventory strategies for existing items and new products, and submit stocking policy recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
* Ensure production and inventory alignment with demand forecasts and work closely with supply planners to align stock orders with local warehouse inventory requirements.
* Liaise with sales to ensure global inventory availability meets sales program requirements.
* Coordinate with design, sampling, and purchasing departments to facilitate the transition of new products into production.
* Review factory capacity plan and recommend adjustments to stock order strategy according to capacity constraints.
* Monitor global inventory to identify inventory at risk and recommend action to take.
Requirements
* Demonstrated success in a similar role, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
* Bachelor's degree in business studies or equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
* Desired professional qualifications/certifications: CDDP (Certified Demand Driven Planner), CFP (Certification of Financial Planning), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CSOP (Certified Sales & Operations Planning).
* Excellent communication skills, both professional and friendly.
* Advanced working knowledge in Excel (ideally Office 365).
* Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
* Thrive in a challenging environment with multi-tasking requirements.
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
* Strong procedure and process orientation.
* Passion for on-time delivery and critical time path awareness.
* Driven by Lean methodologies and process improvement.