Supply Planner II - Inventory Forecast & Supplier Strategy

Reyes Holdings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health screenings

Job summary

Reyes Holdings in Chicago seeks an Inventory Planner to manage multi-location inventory, plan purchases, and optimize supplier relations. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, monitoring lead times, and updating forecasting data to support a multi-tiered distribution network.

Responsibilities include developing SKU forecasts from historical data, building short- and long-term forecasting models with senior sales staff, and continuously improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2–4+ years related experience, or HS Diploma with 5–7+ years of specific experience.
• Experience in planning and purchasing inventory across multiple locations.
• Ability to forecast demand and manage supplier lead times.

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

Forecasting

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Reyes Holdings in Chicago seeks an Inventory Planner to manage multi-location inventory, plan purchases, and optimize supplier relations. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, monitoring lead times, and updating forecasting data to support a multi-tiered distribution network.

Responsibilities include developing SKU forecasts from historical data, building short- and long-term forecasting models with senior sales staff, and continuously improving processes.