Supply Planner: Data-Driven Inventory & Demand

ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a highly analytical supply chain professional to plan and execute replenishment into Armada's managed facilities. You will balance optimized inventory levels with exceptional service, using integrated processes and technology to drive accurate, timely purchases.

In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers, demand planning, and internal teams to develop inventory targets, monitor performance, and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of supply chain industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics or related field
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of appropriate degree
• Ability to manipulate, assess, and interpret relevant data
• Strong analytical abilities required
• Strong attention to detail and cross-functional communication
• Experience with forecasting/demand planning is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manipulate and analyze data to provide recommendations for demand driven purchasing
• Establish proficiencies in Armada's inventory management tool for replenishment and item buys
• Leverage technology to maintain 99.0 - 99.5% case fill rate while staying within budgets
• Collaborate with demand planning on inventory targets and safety stock
• Identify changes in sales patterns due to promotions and seasonality
• Direct management of all item phases and run out
• Maintain item master data for all managed items
• Assess technology requirements to support current or proposed business
• Participate in design, testing, and implementation of new technology, tools, and processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients
• Collaborate with account management and clients to develop accurate supply plans
• Work with internal departments on joint efforts (transportation, warehouse ops, finance, engineering)
• Support new customer and/or business offering integration activities
• Initiate process improvements to optimize efficiencies and reduce costs
• Develop, update, and maintain supply planning SOPs
• Lead or participate on project teams
• Present analysis and project plans to peers and management
• Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions
• Develop and manage KPIs to measure business performance
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

ERP systems proficiency

SQL/Excel competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics or related field

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Tools

Manugistics

Demantra

Logility

JDA

JD Edwards ERP

Excel

SQL

Cognos

Job description

ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions is seeking a highly analytical supply chain professional to plan and execute replenishment into Armada's managed facilities. You will balance optimized inventory levels with exceptional service, using integrated processes and technology to drive accurate, timely purchases.

In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers, demand planning, and internal teams to develop inventory targets, monitor performance, and implement improvements.