Inventory Planning Manager

Inventory Planning Manager

The Inventory Planning Manager is responsible for managing the inventory for various Strategic Business Units, overseeing supplier performance and optimizing inventory levels to exceed customer expectations in terms of fill metrics. This position is based out of Renton, WA.

Job Functions / Responsibilities:

• Supervise the planning of inventory to result in the achievement of division fill and inventory turn goals.
• Develop corrective actions within the Strategic Business Units framework to achieve service level, turn, surplus inventory, promotions and inventory change objectives.
• Work with Demand Planning to ensure forecasts and safety stock are adequate for assigned suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for improved material flow and services in conjunction with Operations and the Distribution Centers.
• Supervise, train and direct staff in inventory planning and supplier expediting.
• Contact and meet with suppliers to effect agreements concerning material plans; reviews various service level, supplier order and backorder reports to effect expediting projects or supplier communications; prepares management and division reports.
• Communicate directly with truck division field service groups to create, monitor, delegate actions, maintain documentation, provide feedback and follow-up on all field service and recall requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business or related field is required; MBA preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience (i.e. Supply Chain, Inventory Control, or Operations)
• 2+ years as a manager or supervisor preferred
• Inventory control or product distribution experience preferred
• Understanding of JDA, SCM, or ERP software a plus
• Knowledge of truck parts and component preferred
• Microsoft Office proficiency preferred
• Advanced Excel, SQL, and Tableau skills preferred
• Strong communications skills
• Language proficiency in Spanish or French desired
• Six Sigma training desired

Benefits:

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

This position is eligible for a holiday gift

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class eCommerce and Marketing Technology that generates and supports industry leading sales in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for our dealerships and customers.

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.