Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Department : Mass Merchant

Location : Charlotte, NC

This position reports to : Director of S&OP

Border Concepts, Inc is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the lawn and garden supplies markets.

Using advanced analytics capabilities and operational expertise, the Supply Chain Planner will manage the supply of finished goods and help create a more efficient, flexible, and responsive supply chain.

The successful candidate will be intellectually curious, able to use advanced statistical analysis, understand and simulate supply chain constraints, is a self-starter and able to clearly communicate complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply of finished goods sourced from multiple domestic and international vendors by timely and accurate placement of purchase orders in support of demand plan and company initiatives
• Analyze and optimize appropriate inventory levels and maintain KPI’s to support the business
• Develop strong and trusted partnerships with both Internal and External Customers and actively participating in regular S&OP meetings ensuring a complete understanding of the total supply chain.
• Support the launch of new products to meet ship dates and limited out of stock situations
• Tracking of purchase orders, product in transit to meet objectives as well as communication of delays / issues
• Identify and execute action plans to manage E&O inventory, cycle stock and out of stock performance
• Understanding vendor capacity and capabilities to best manage the flow of product
• Accurately maintain all relevant master data to drive optimal system performance
• Ad-hoc Reports utilizing ERP and Supplier Portals
• Suggest / implement continuous improvement processes

Experience / Skills / Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-3+ years of experience in a planning or purchasing capacity preferably in a Consumer-Packaged Goods industry or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced analytics skills with the ability to interpret results using a variety of techniques and communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ERP system functionality is a plus (NetSuite and DemandCaster preferred)

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

BORDER CONCEPTS, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER OF FEMALES, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND DISABLED