Inventory Planner
GME Supply, Koppel, PA, United States
The Inventory Planner / Buyer is responsible for managing item inventory with a sense of urgency and focus in order to meet or exceed customers’ expectations while keeping the inventory volume of slower-turning / less profitable inventory categories/items lean. The actions of the Inventory Planner / Buyer as it pertains to managing inventory and vendor relations, reducing expenses, and increasing profit margins, are actions vital to our continued growth and profitability.
The Inventory Planner / Buyer will provide support to stakeholders via daily tasks and projects and contributions to personal and departmental goals. Personal goal attainment toward employee development and growth within the organization will be crucial.
Responsibilities
Monitor purchasing requirements and manage inventory levels
Analyze inventory needs and urgency to determine the best way to fulfill requirements
Assist in setting replenishment parameters and influencing order levels for stockable inventory
Create advance buys and scheduled deliveries based on demand history and growth expectations
Communicate with purchasing team and leadership on any new developments in sales and vendors
Create and send purchase orders to vendors
Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity
Compile and send POS and consignment reports
Liason between internal and external customers to resolve issues
Evaluate, clarify, and act on customer forecast information
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
3 years of work experience in a Buyer or Planning role (or in a similar capacity).
Experience using ERP systems with forecasting/demand planning capabilities.
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Demonstrated ability to drive improvement with an assigned set of suppliers.
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
Company HSA Contributions
Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements
The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.
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The Inventory Planner / Buyer will provide support to stakeholders via daily tasks and projects and contributions to personal and departmental goals. Personal goal attainment toward employee development and growth within the organization will be crucial.
Responsibilities
Monitor purchasing requirements and manage inventory levels
Analyze inventory needs and urgency to determine the best way to fulfill requirements
Assist in setting replenishment parameters and influencing order levels for stockable inventory
Create advance buys and scheduled deliveries based on demand history and growth expectations
Communicate with purchasing team and leadership on any new developments in sales and vendors
Create and send purchase orders to vendors
Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity
Compile and send POS and consignment reports
Liason between internal and external customers to resolve issues
Evaluate, clarify, and act on customer forecast information
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
3 years of work experience in a Buyer or Planning role (or in a similar capacity).
Experience using ERP systems with forecasting/demand planning capabilities.
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Demonstrated ability to drive improvement with an assigned set of suppliers.
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
Company HSA Contributions
Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements
The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.
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