Inventory Planner Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Inventory Planner to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Other duties as assigned;
- Communicate and resolve vendor performance issues in a timely manner. Coordinate these efforts with the sourcing team;
- Responsible for all aspects of order placement and management of vendor production schedules;
- Focus to drive down the overall freight expenses, material liability and cost of managing materials;
- Assist in the development of key reports, measurement, and benchmarks to improve purchasing and supplier management processes;
- Maintain PO information within Bushnell systems (including Quantity and Delivery Dates);
- Manage supplier relationships by clearly communicating expectations and monitor to assure compliance;
- Purchase assigned finished goods items to ensure supply meets the MRP domestic and global “planned order” requirements;
- Ensure international and subsidiary demand is accurately incorporated into monthly purchases;
- Meet with vendors during visits and provide information regarding vendor performance and priorities.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business, purchasing, or manufacturing management related field and/or 1+ years related experience;
- Proficient knowledge of written and spoken English is required;
- Complex math, comprehension of contracts, judgment and decision making;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to work well with teams;
- Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.