HUB Inventory Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our HUB Inventory Planner position for our branch operations group located at our Houston, TX branch. The Inventory Planner manages the daily activity of Inventory Planning for all branch locations supporting the Texas-Austin/West Texas Region. This includes ensuring accurate allocations of product, forecasting for product needed, reconciling daily production orders, contacting customers, and required daily reporting.

Why work with us?  

> Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires. 

> Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills. 

> Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career. 

> You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.  

Position Responsibilities may include: 

• Manage inventory stocking levels and item forecast for all branches in the Austin/West Texas Region of operations.  (Parts and Equipment ARP maintenance)
• Plan inventory to ensure accurate allocations of product based on sales forecasts.  
• Run reports and analysis to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets for different users or areas. 
• Ensure good customer service while dealing with customers’ phone calls, follow-ups, and relationship management. 
• Track and report efficiencies and yields associated with inventory management.  
• Manage the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.  
• Report to management/supervision daily out of stock items/materials.
• Assists in cycle count discrepancy reconciliation at the branch level.
• Review, monitor, and address full good inventory levels to minimize potential out of stock risk to sales. 
• Facilitation of all required SAP standard work tasks to support branch operations.
• Communicate effectively and promote information sharing between teams and departments.  
• Manage special inventory projects 
• Complete other duties as assigned 

Nature & Scope: 

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education 
• Problems faced are typically difficult and can be complex in nature. 
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.  
• Inquisitive nature and a passion for data integrity.  
• Identify and analyze relationships contained within very large quantities of data.  
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs. 
• Access or relational database knowledge.  
• Supply Chain Management experience.  
• Business analysis experience.  
• Strong analytical skills.  
• Strong communication and organizational skills.  
• Ability to define, analyze, research, resolve, and communicate problems.  
• Critical thinking skills.  

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, and to prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.  

• Working knowledge of SAP/WMS systems.

Experience:

• 2-5 years materials management, supply chain, or inventory planning experience in a distribution or warehouse environment 

• 2 plus years of HVAC experience, desirable

  Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business or equivalent experience required 

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations 

Reports To:

• Regional Operations Manager

  Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.