Logistics Inventory Planner

Papa John's International , Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa Johns International, Inc. is seeking a Logistics Inventory Planner to manage inventory purchase orders from our QCCs, including forecasting, ordering, analyzing and tracking products distributed by our QCCs.

This role also effectively manages inbound freight planning and assignment of inbound logistics. The position requires strong analytical abilities, experience in inbound transportation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and ensure steady supply to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with inbound transportation management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with inventory analysis and/or inventory management, preferably in the food/restaurant industry.
• Inventory planning and/or forecasting certifications, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, order, analyze and track all inventory products distributed by assigned distribution centers.
• Monitor inbound freight planning and logistics to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.
• Provide backup support to inbound transportation team and manage freight movements.
• Negotiate carrier rates for optimal savings for the inbound network.
• Prepare reports, statistics and graphs to analyze operating needs and forecast requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Planning & prioritization

Inventory management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Logistics Inventory Planner is responsible for managing inventory purchase orders from our QCCs which consists of forecasting, ordering, analyzing and tracking all products distributed by our QCCs. This position will also effectively manage the logistical planning and assignment of inbound freight.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide backup support to inbound transportation team to manage freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS) and perform track and trace analysis on overdue pickups and/or deliveries.
• Monitor freight movement generated by Transportation Management Software (TMS), scrutinize system planned freight movement carefully to ensure the most cost-effective and timely pickup and delivery of loads.
• Perform track and trace analysis on overdue pickups and/or deliveries and respond to questions or requests from managers, buyers and facilities regarding collect shipments
• Set up and provide oversight for expedited loads; providing updates after hours
• Track loads over the weekend in accordance to the on-call schedule.
• Negotiates carrier rates for optimal savings for the inbound network.
• Manages and participates in accessorial, budget and carrier performance reviews.
• Support Inbound Transportation department as needed.
• Forecast, order, analyze and track all inventory products distributed by assigned distribution centers.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure continuous availability for distribution to the end user - restaurants.
• Prepare special reports, statistics and graphs used to analyze and forecast operating needs.
• Manage new product/monthly promotional offer roll-outs working with cross-functional internal and external teams made up of Marketing, Corporate Operations, Ops Training, Support Services, R&D/QA, Vendors and Distribution Centers.
• Identify and manage to minimize obsolete/surplus inventories.
• Improve PJFS' profitability through logistical cost reductions, cost avoidances, and process improvements on a cross-functional basis.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with inbound transportation management
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with inventory analysis and/or inventory management, preferably in the food/restaurant industry.
• Inventory planning and/or forecasting certifications, a plus

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
• Ability to build and leverage talent
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.