Griffin Resources is recruiting for a Demand Planner on behalf of Heinemann Americas, Inc.
Heinemann Americas brings more than 140 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, distribution, and travel retail to the Americas. A subsidiary of Germany-based company Gebr. Heinemann, Heinemann Americas opened its doors in Miami in 2014 - and since then has established partnerships with some of the largest cruise lines in the world. Our company’s innovative leadership in supply chain management and logistics, access to a worldwide network of goods, and expertise developing personalized and experiential shopping experiences has led to successes that spans five generations of family leadership.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the Demand Planner is to be a key business partner to the retail and wholesale team with a focus on driving merchandise sales through inventory efficiency across all categories. Will manage the supply from the vendors and the inventory in the warehouse. Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure availability of products to meet customer demand on time and in full by managing the Purchase Orders with the Vendors and optimizing the inventory level. Continuous Improvement of processes and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare background information to support sales forecasting
Plan and execute purchase orders to global suppliers
Maintain Purchase Order Status within SAP
Proactively report product availability issues and work on solutions
Analyze inventories and increase turns, reduce waste and optimize customer service
Analyze and optimize fill rate, lead time variability & sourcing cost
Actively participate and provide analysis in monthly/weekly meetings
Anticipate demand and propose changes to current forecast/purchase orders
Work with suppliers to maintain and adhere to vendor performance metrics
Consistently communicate with suppliers to discuss metrics, provide performance feedback and forecasts
Continuously look for improvements within operations
Proactively work with cross functional teams to understand efficiencies and manage expectations
Analyze and provide inventory status reports
Assist in preparation and maintenance of open to buy (OTB) to adhere vs financial budget and sales budget
Communicate the state of the business in monthly sales meetings and monthly OTB meetings
Recommend strategic actions to maximize sales and margin, optimize inventory, and mitigate risk; collaborate with critical partners to ensure execution of strategies
Partner with merchandising and logistics on timely delivery of key product groups and identification of risk associated with deliveries and route to market
Collaborate on pricing and costing initiatives, liability management, & replenishment programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or minimum 5 years relevant and experience.
Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain (planning & procurement) experience
SAP knowledge preferred (ERP, F&R)
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)
Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities
Proficient in MS Excel
Retail planning experience working for big box or specialty retail chain preferred
Job Type: Full-time