Planning Specialist

Job Description

We are a 70 year old family owned business seeking an individual who is an enthusiastic Planner to join the Inventory Management team. The candidate must have a passion for our products as well as a natural ability to approach work place projects logically and thoughtfully. The Planning Specialist supports the Lead Analyst and/or the Planning Supervisor. The Specialist is responsible for purchasing and managing inventory for multiple business channels to meet strategic goals and objectives.

If you can answer"yes" to the following, we want to hear from you.

• Interested in developing strong partnerships with vendors to meet all business needs?
• Able to determine the best way to manage inventory utilizing Soft Vision and departmental planning parameters to develop buy plans, place orders, and evaluate inventory position?
• Skilled at juggling several fast paced and dynamic projects at once?
• A decision maker with consistent and timely follow through?
• A strong problem-solver with solid conceptual skills, along with the interpersonal skills necessary to work with various levels of management?

• An ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions?
• A holistic interest in the direct marketing business?
• A passion for analytics?
• The technical skills to work with multiple data streams?

• Delve into the Inventory Management department to quickly learn the business?
• Meet all Inventory Management deadlines including those on the Catalogue Production Schedule?
• Ready to kick start a career where the “sky is the limit” in terms of working with a diverse group of business units and uniquely talented individuals?

Qualifications

• A high school education is required.
• Inventory planning, purchasing, accounting or related experience is preferred.
• Should have knowledge of spread sheeting, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and presenting to groups.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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