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