Global Supply Chain Planner

InVue; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Supply Chain Planner to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will execute inventory planning strategies and manage purchase orders to ensure exceptional customer service while balancing inventory and cash flow goals. Your expertise in procurement and supply chain management will be crucial as you collaborate with sales and customer service, develop ordering plans, and maintain communication with suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to process improvements and drive operational excellence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years procurement experience in supply chain and materials management.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to review orders and support plans.
• Develop supply plans and manage inventory projections.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Excel

Outlook

AS400

Job description

The Global Supply Chain Planner is a key member of the Supply Chain team. Their primary responsibilities include executing inventory planning strategies and purchase order management to support excellent customer service while balancing company’s inventory and cash flow goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with sales and customer service, reviewing potential orders and communicating/documenting support plan, identifying options, and providing lead times to support customer requirements.
2. Develop ordering, supply plan, and inventory projections that align with InVue goals.
3. Submit Requisitions to be converted to orders with suppliers (primarily in Asia) and expedite/monitor production and shipments as needed to meet projected or actual demand.
4. Recommend capacity additions and/or inventory builds based on demand signals.
5. Review customer orders and react/adjust supply plan accordingly.
6. Conduct freight analysis and recommend optimum solution balancing cost and service.
7. Develop expedited production plans: manage, execute, and communicate such plans for large customer orders.
8. Maintain current targeted ship dates and receipt dates on all Purchase Orders in system and drive vendor OTS performance when expectations are not met.
9. Communicate (email and video call) with Asia suppliers and team members as needed both during the day and occasionally in the evening.
10. Participate in, or lead projects that drive improvement within InVue’s processes or systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree, preferably business.
2. 3+ years procurement experience in conjunction with supply chain and finished goods or materials management.
3. Ability to prioritize and multitask.
4. Project management skills.
5. Intermediate Excel and Outlook skills.
6. Experience working with suppliers in Asia a plus.
7. AS400 experience a plus.

InVue Security Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against any applicant for employment because of applicant’s race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. InVue Security Products, Inc. is fully committed to complying with Federal law and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment.