Retail Inventory Demand Planner

Salary:
Up to $65,000 to start plus outstanding full company-sponsored benefits

Location:
West Suburbs of Chicago - Downers Grove Area

Position Type:
Full-time | Direct-hire

Job Description:

Supply Chain / Inventory / Logistics
Inventory Planning / Demand Planning
Retail Inventory Demand Planner

As Retail Inventory Demand Planner for a universally-recognized leader in popular consumer products, you will:

- Support the Senior Demand Planner
- Communicate with key retailers by phone and email
- Maintain and update customer account information in the database
- Review and analyze historical sales data and point of sales reports
- Ensure inventory levels will meet demand
- Make product allocation decisions
- Establish minimum stock levels, lead times and reorder points
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
- Escalate complex issues as necessary
- Produce routine and special reports
- Assist with special projects as needed

An ideal candidate profile will include:

- At least 2 years of similar/related Supply Chain, Inventory Analyst or Demand Planner experience, preferably in a Consumer Products environment
- Demand planning and forecasting experience
- Experience analyzing point of sale data
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.)

With:

- Strategic planning and analysis skills
- Decision making skills
- Organization and prioritization skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving skills

Pluses:

+++ A Bachelor's Degree
+++ SAP proficiency / experience
+++ EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
proficiency / experience
+++ Similar experience from a related industry
+++ Experience with big box retailers

Up to $65,000 to start plus outstanding full company-sponsored benefits

West Suburbs of Chicago - Downers Grove Area

JobGiraffe's client is a universally-recognized leader in popular consumer products.

Please submit your resume by using the Apply Now feature.

All resumes submitted will be reviewed based on the candidate profile listed above.

Candidates with the most relevant background will be selected first and asked to participate in a screening.

Initial screenings can be done in-person during office hours, before or after hours, by Skype or by phone if needed.

JG ID #20-1671 - Downers Grove, IL 60515

Relevant Skills, Experience, Industries:
Supply Chain 2 - Logistics, Transportation, Dispatch, Warehouse, Freight, Import, Export, Customs, etc. Supply Chain 1 - Purchasing, Materials Mgmt, Product Design, Production Planning, QA, Inventory, etc. Supply Chain 2 - Logistics, Transportation, Dispatch, Warehouse, Freight, Import, Export, Customs, etc., Manufacturing, Processing, Refining