Purchasing And Demand Planning Lead
Lead a team of Purchasing and Demand Planning experts while helping to achieve our corporate goals for sales, profit margin, inventory turnover and management of our vendors, categories and SKUs.
NOTE : This is not a remote position, must work onsite at our corporate office in Green Bay, WI.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies and policies for optimizing and enhancing our supply chain efficiency.
- Develop and grow our strategic vendors to add incremental value and deliver revenue and profitability while aligning with organizational objectives
- Develop and evaluate product and vendor performance to assist in decision making regarding vendor onboards, line expansions or SKU rationalization
- Represent the company in vendor negotiations for competitive pricing, advantageous terms and proper product supply.
- Ensure proper inventory levels of products through regular review of on-hand inventory, sales velocity and manufacturer lead times to ensure we minimize out of stocks or excess situations
- Present daily, weekly and monthly recaps to Management Team regarding all areas of responsibility; identify business opportunities and risks, recommend appropriate action to team
- Identifies deficiencies in skills among team assigned, and works to improve individuals' capabilities through coaching, development and training
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a concentration in business, accounting, economics or a related field6-10 years of experience with supply chain related business functions such as procurement, merchandising, product market, product development, forecasting and inventory managementInternational Supplier experience requiredMinimum of 3 years of Management experience; experience in a multi-channel environment preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent analytic skills with proven track record of applying skills to drive sales / margin and manage P / LProficient in Windows environment with Microsoft Office Suite expertiseSelf-motivated, goal-orientated and flexibleBehavioral Attributes
A commitment to self-improvementThe ability to embrace and continually adapt to changeA positive attitude even when unexpected challenges ariseA willingness to take responsibility and be accountable for achieving personal and team resultsADA Requirements
Frequently required to sit; talk or hear and use of hands to handle or touch objects or controlsRegularly required to stand and walkOn occasion, may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shouldersMust occasionally lift up to 25 poundsVision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Disclaimer : The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.