Strategic Supply Planner II: Forecasting & Inventory

Reyes Holdings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Health Screenings

Job summary

Reyes Holdings in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Inventory Planner to oversee inventory positioning across multiple locations, purchase inventory from suppliers, and manage supplier relationships to support a multi-location distribution network. You will analyze lead times, days on hand, demand variability, and forecasting, and upload data into inventory management systems while developing SKU forecasts.

The role emphasizes process improvement and collaboration with sales and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–4+ years of related experience, or a high school diploma with 5–7+ 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

Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reyes Holdings in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Inventory Planner to oversee inventory positioning across multiple locations, purchase inventory from suppliers, and manage supplier relationships to support a multi-location distribution network. You will analyze lead times, days on hand, demand variability, and forecasting, and upload data into inventory management systems while developing SKU forecasts.

The role emphasizes process improvement and collaboration with sales and operations.