Demand-Driven Supply Planner

ARMADA; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada is seeking a highly analytical supply chain professional to plan and execute replenishment into Armada managed facilities. The role focuses on balancing inventory levels with exceptional customer service through integrated processes and technology.

You will partner with demand planning, manage item master data, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while working across finance, logistics, and engineering to optimize the supply plan.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of supply chain industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics or related field
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of appropriate degree
• Ability to manipulate, assess, and interpret relevant data
• Strong analytical abilities required
• Strong attention to detail required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to interact cross-functionally and with higher-level management.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate and analyze data to provide appropriate recommendations for demand driven purchasing
• Establish proficiencies in Armada’s inventory management tool for initial, replenishment, and phased item buys
• Maintain 99.0–99.5% case fill rate while operating inside budget requirements
• Collaborate with demand planning in development of item-specific inventory targets and safety stock levels
• Identify changes in sales patterns and demand due to promotions, seasonality and phasing items to demand planning
• Direct management of all item phases and run out
• Maintain item master data for all managed items
• Assess technology requirements needed to support current or proposed business
• Actively participate in design, testing, and implementation of new technology, tools, and processes
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and clients
• Collaborate with account management and clients to attain business intelligence for the most accurate supply plan
• Collaborate with internal departments on joint efforts (i.e. transportation, warehouse ops, finance, engineering)
• Participate in integration activities for new customer/business offerings
• Initiate process improvements to optimize efficiencies and reduce costs
• Develop, update, and maintain supply planning SOPs
• Lead or participate on project teams
• Present analyses and project plans to peers and cross-functional partners
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions
• Develop and manage relevant KPIs
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Demand planning

ERP systems

Excel

SQL

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Logistics or related field

APICS certification

Tools

Manugistics

Demantra

Logility

JDA

Job description

Armada is seeking a highly analytical supply chain professional to plan and execute replenishment into Armada managed facilities. The role focuses on balancing inventory levels with exceptional customer service through integrated processes and technology.

You will partner with demand planning, manage item master data, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while working across finance, logistics, and engineering to optimize the supply plan.