Inventory Planner

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard Inc. is seeking a self-motivated Inventory Planner to support effective inventory management across the supply chain. You will develop category and SKU level forecasts, analyze demand trends, and optimize stock levels to meet service goals.

This role requires collaboration with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure timely replenishment and cost recovery. Strong analytical mindset and experience with ERP systems are essential for generating weekly reports and improving

Qualifications

• Develop category and SKU level inventory forecasts and plans.
• Analyze historical data and demand trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet service goals while reducing excess.
• Establish and maintain target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels.
• Provide weekly supply chain reports using ERP and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and SKU level inventory forecasts and plans.
• Analyze historical data and current demand trends to identify opportunities and risks that would enhance the company’s performance.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet service level goals while reducing excess inventory.
• Establish and maintain appropriate target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels
• Timely ordering and follow-up of purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery from vendors.
• Manage SKU level inventory accuracy through partnership with Operations and Inventory Control team.
• Proactively identify and propose actions to move through excess inventory efficiently to achieve the highest margin and cost recovery.
• Support the supply chain manager with the day-to-day planning priorities and projects.
• Utilize ERP system and other reporting tools to generate weekly supply chain reports.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Supply chain

ERP systems

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Who We Are

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets.

Who We Are

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our rapidly growing business is seeking a self-motivated and analytical Inventory Planner to support effective inventory management across the supply chain. We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic and customer-first mindset who demonstrates leadership, collaborates effectively, prioritizes competing demands, and takes initiative to solve problems independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop category and SKU level inventory forecasts and plans that meet the company’s objectives.
• Analyze historical data and current demand trends to identify opportunities and risks that would enhance the company’s performance.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet service level goals while reducing excess inventory.
• Establish and maintain appropriate target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels
• Timely ordering and follow-up of purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery from vendors. Timely and accurate response to requests from the Sales and Customer Service department for delivery and/or stock information.
• Manage SKU level inventory accuracy through partnership with Operations and Inventory Control team.
• Proactively identify and propose actions to move through excess inventory efficiently to achieve the highest margin and cost recovery.
• Support the supply chain manager with the day-to-day planning priorities and projects.
• Utilize ERP system and other reporting tools to generate weekly supply chain reports.