Strategic Inventory Planner—Demand Forecasting & Vendors

Educators Resource Inc; Semmes (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Educators Resource is seeking a Supply & Demand Inventory Planner to manage inventory for assigned product lines, forecast demand, place purchase orders, and coordinate with vendors across multiple warehouse locations.

You will analyze sales data, lead times, and seasonal trends to balance product availability with cost-effective inventory levels, while collaborating with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Purchasing to resolve supply issues and support customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field is preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in inventory planning, purchasing, supply chain, or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and comfort with ERP/inventory/purchasing systems is expected.
• Experience in wholesale distribution or inventory-driven environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast inventory requirements and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory across multiple warehouse locations and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain planning parameters such as reorder points, lead times, safety stock, minimums and maximums.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Identify shortages, back-orders, shipping delays and other supply issues and resolve them.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, Distribution and Purchasing to improve planning processes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Organized

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Educators Resource is seeking a Supply & Demand Inventory Planner to manage inventory for assigned product lines, forecast demand, place purchase orders, and coordinate with vendors across multiple warehouse locations.

You will analyze sales data, lead times, and seasonal trends to balance product availability with cost-effective inventory levels, while collaborating with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Purchasing to resolve supply issues and support customer satisfaction.