Planning and Allocations Analyst

About Us

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a Planning and Allocations Analyst to work in the Philadelphia Corporate office. The Planning and Allocations Analyst will develop, maintain, analyze, and execute item level merchandise plans using combination of ERP, Excel-based Item Planning Tool and retailer forecasts. This position is responsible for taking lead in review of business trends and recommends strategies to maximize results and is expected to assist the Senior Manager or Planning and Allocations in ensuring the priorities and objectives of the department are executed.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory by evaluating turnover and receipt flow by branch using ERP (JD Edwards) and MRP. Includes placement of appropriate replenishment orders and execution of transfers to balance inventory when necessary.
• Analyze historical shipment and sales order commit data to develop and maintain future weekly shipment forecasts to include seasonal peaks where required. Utilization of the MS Excel-based item planning tool and MRP.
• Product lines could vary from domestic internal production to external sourced categories. Internal production would include production planning responsibilities.
• Collaborate with internal (HQ and Warehouses) and external business partners (Factories and Sales Reps) where appropriate and required.
• Manages the planning of item lifecycles to include exit strategies with the Planning and Allocations and Sales teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Planning and Allocations and Logistics Manager to address Supply Chain issues as well as with the Sales Department to drive sales opportunities.
• Review commodity, sub-commodity, and key performance indicators as scheduled.
• Strive continuously build knowledge and skills. Stays current with developments within the field and shares expertise with others.
• Continually evaluates department procedures and identifies areas where efficiency and accuracy could be improved, making recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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