Hybrid Demand and Inventory Manager presso PetRetailBrands
PetRetailBrands · 99 - Corporate, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Ufficio in 99 - Corporate
Location: Sunrise, Florida
The priority of the Demand and Inventory Manager is to manage in-stock and inventory to target with accountability for objectives including supplier collaboration on orders, DC inventory, store orders, and inventory budgets. Understand consumer and store needs working closely with peers in Category Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, IT and Store Operations.
Essential Duties
- Works with Category Manager and team of Inventory Analysts to maintain inventory levels of products in Company warehouses in accordance with negotiated terms and inventory management systems to support a 98% service level. Provide training, guidance and assistance on all regular rebuying tasks. Recruit as required.
- Ensure IA’s most economic buying options and freight considerations when placing reorders to optimize supply chain costs. Ensure that there are no unnecessary holding costs and uneconomical inbound freight or transshipment costs when arranging for outside freight.
- Review new item set-up for accuracy. Oversee listing of new items and maintenance of existing in company's computer system according to procedures. Ensure that all new items are entered and maintained as per the Category Manager’s requested timeline.
- Oversee purchases of stock required for planned promotions, including timely promotional purchases, to ensure appropriate stock levels for current and planned promotions. Promptly communicate inventory concerns to the Category Manager.
- Ensure all price increases are logged, and cost change templates are prepared and forwarded to the necessary parties a minimum of 14 days in advance of the cost increase effective date. Review completed cost change templates for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
- Assist in following up with vendors on short shipments of products. Advise the Category Manager, expeditor and functional area head of anticipated shorts and cause in advance of shorting.
- Communicate with Category Manager and all affected parties, including warehouses and stores, in relation to new product introductions, changes to existing products and special promotions. All pertinent information should be distributed in a timely manner via available means to other areas within the Merchandising Department and other departments within the company (Logistics, Operations, Accounts Payable, stores etc.) in regard to promotions, purchase orders, new and discontinued items, status changes and other day-to-day matters.
- Execution/assistance in various buying operations issues. Assist in other departmental projects (IT, SISM, Ops, A/P, CSR, Finance, Mgmt.).
- Monitor excess inventory, provide recommendation on distribution and/or clearance programs.
- Analysis & report generation for management.
- Develop, improve & document various Buying systems & procedures.
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Inventory Management or Business Management
- Prefer background in Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, and automated replenishment systems
- Relex Supply Chain Planning systems are a plus
- Certifications from APICS or Six Sigma courses are a plus
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in related field
Competencies
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Able to manage and develop team
- Strong communication/interpersonal skills, including ability to develop strong relationships with customers
- Statistical forecasting, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
