POSITION:	INVENTORY PLANNER
DEPARTMENT:	INVENTORY
REPORTING TO:	PLANNING MANAGER

SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for inventory management and purchasing administration for assigned products within policy guidelines to achieve objectives for inventory investment and customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in forecasting wholesale demand. Recommend changes to forecasts based on historical data and other relevant factors.
• Determine purchasing requirements based on forecasts, current inventory levels and open purchase order schedules. Project future inventory positions, reconcile to inventory policy guidelines and initiate corrective actions to insure that inventories remain within policy for inventory investment and customer service.
• Manage purchase orders with suppliers. Initiate purchase order confirmations; issue purchase orders; monitor open purchase orders and maintain an on-going status of orders with suppliers. Determine rescheduling priorities and cancellations as necessary.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of vendor lead times, capabilities and capacities to provide product. Understand vendor calendars, operational hours and timetables and incorporate as necessary into inventory plans.
• Maintain reports for management
• Monitor shipments from vendors through receipt at distribution centers. Coordinate and communicate information on inventory availability throughout multiple distribution centers and Sales Department to ensure that customer service objectives are fulfilled.
• Coordinate with Customs Order Department to coordinate shipments when need arises.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in business administration, mathematics, economics or industrial engineering preferred. Minimum of AA degree required.

5+ years experience in inventory planning for a wholesale importer, preferably for a consumer products company with high seasonal demand, for long lead-time or sourced products.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Strong mathematical skills. Able to understand complex forecasting and inventory models. Solid PC and Excel worksheet skills. Working knowledge of Access and AS400 are extremely helpful. Experience with DRP, inventory management, and purchasing systems.

Ability to exercise independent judgment to make decisions and recommendations.

APICS or CPM certification is desirable but not required.

POSITION:	SOURCING ANALYST
DEPARTMENT:	SOURCING
REPORTING TO:	HELEN CROSS – SOURCING MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sourcing Analyst will provide key support in research, analysis, and act as a liaison to vendors and internal departments with regards to sourcing projects and issues. This position reports to and provides project assistance to the Sourcing Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in sourcing product lines: provide research and analysis
• Lead project management with internal planning to include Sales, Marketing and Purchasing
• Assist teams with promotion plans; price strategy and other projects
• Responsible for the internal software system (Pandora) Interface with A+
• Assist in building cost rate files
• Assist in Vendor Agreements and Contracts
• Responsible for reports for factory assessment and factory maintenance according to Vendor Agreements
• Responsible for extensive communication with overseas factories during off hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 – 5 years related experience
• Experience in dealing with foreign customers and factories
• Detail oriented, analytical, accurate, well organized, flexible and self-motivated
• Experience with real time databases a plus
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills: Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Experience with Illustrator or Photoshop a plus
• 2 years college required, 4 years college (with Business Degree) preferred
• Independent decision-making skills

Interested candidates should contact the Human Resources Department. If you refer a candidate who is hired by the Company, you will receive a $250 referral bonus after 90 days of employment.