Strategic Supply Planner: Forecasting & Inventory

Reyes Beverage Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reyes Holdings is seeking an Inventory Planner to optimize stock across multiple locations in the Chicago area. You will review inventory position, analyze needs, and plan purchases from a multi-supplier base to support a multi-tiered distribution network.

You will forecast demand, upload data to inventory management systems, develop SKU forecasts, and partner with senior sales teammates to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 to 4 plus years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 5 to 7 plus years of specific experience

Responsibilities

• Review inventory position and analyze inventory needs across multiple locations, responsible for planning and purchasing inventory from multiple supplier base to support multi-tiered distribution network and place orders with suppliers, monitor and expedite product when required, and manage supplier relationships
• Understand basic principles of supplier lead time, inventory days on hand, demand variability and forecasting
• Upload sales, inventory, and forecasting data into supplier inventory management systems
• Develop SKU forecast based on historical sales and recent trends
• Develop short term and long-term volume forecasting models working with senior members of the sales function
• Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 2 to 4 years of related experience

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 5 to 7 years of specific experience

Job description

Reyes Holdings is seeking an Inventory Planner to optimize stock across multiple locations in the Chicago area. You will review inventory position, analyze needs, and plan purchases from a multi-supplier base to support a multi-tiered distribution network.

You will forecast demand, upload data to inventory management systems, develop SKU forecasts, and partner with senior sales teammates to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency.