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Supply Chain Category Planner I
Supply Chain Category Planner IAlarm.com • West Mclean, VA, US
Supply Chain Category Planner I

Supply Chain Category Planner I

Alarm.com • West Mclean, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Supply Chain Category Planner I

A rapidly growing, entrepreneurial technology company, Alarm.com is seeking a Supply Chain Category Planner to join its supply chain team. As a fast, growing company, Alarm.com is looking for a Supply Chain Category Planner to own all facets of the supply chain in regard to one of our various hardware categories. This role supports all forecasting, buying, internal and external engagement, and supplier management. In this role, you should have an analytical mind and a strong business acumen. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. This opportunity also will require you to work cross-functionally to support the organization.

The Supply Chain Category Planner primary job responsibilities will include :

  • Analyze supply and demand for a specific product category(ies), minimizing both overstock and out of stock occurrences.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain communication with designated suppliers, including production planning, product portfolio management, and related activities.
  • Proactively gather information to make rational forecasting decisions and execute analysis against historical data trends, while utilizing strong communication both upstream and downstream to key stakeholders.
  • Utilize proactive analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions.
  • Manage product transitions :

Coordinate with Product Managers and Marketing on product availability and rollout timelines.

  • Collaborate with suppliers on component lead times, minimum order quantities, and production schedules.
  • Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements.
  • Manage product discontinuations (EOL) to support marketing and product management.
  • Implement strategies to minimize inventory obsolescence.
  • Ability to keep organized and accurate data for month end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI review.
  • Facilitate meetings with the appropriate internal and external contacts of a specific category.
  • Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills.
  • Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Track and analyze RMA data; working to improve the quality process and reduce RMA rate for assigned product category(ies).
  • Use sound business judgment and creativity to effectively navigate ambiguity, making timely and well-informed decisions to support supply chain goals.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Requirements :

  • BS / BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar role.
  • On occasion, ability to work outside of standard business hours with overseas stakeholders as needed.
  • Analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Self-starter who is able to operate independently.
  • Team player with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
  • Experience with MicroStrategy and PowerBI a plus.
  • Why work for Alarm.com?

  • Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
  • Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
  • Gain well-rounded experience : Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
  • Focus on fun : Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
  • Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.
  • Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we're innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We're seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.

    For more information, please visit www.alarm.com .

    Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

    Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.

    Notice To Third Party Agencies : Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.

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