Master Planner

Develops, implements, and tracks the appropriate safety stock strategy to optimize service levels and inventory investment. Collaborates with all planning resources to leverage all company inventories to the maximum benefit of the company. Though responsible for company inventory levels and service levels, the Master Planner is expected to have a broad understanding and appreciation of the total supply chain; seeking to optimize the total supply chain without being focused on silos at the expense of the whole. Creates monthly publications of a rolling 24-month inventory plan highlighting changes in strategy since last update. Identifies, negotiates, and implements strategies to lower inventory levels without negatively impacting service levels such as: Eliminating stocked inseams; Selling off obsolete or dormant inventory; Targeting lower service levels for products with robust backup sources of supply; Consolidating inventories of some style/colors in one or two DC’s; Implementing shared-sourcing/mfg strategies for 100% full package sourced products. Responds to all available inventory queries (new account installations, backorders, shared inventory position, etc) Tracks outside purchases and works in coordination with other team members to publish metrics to influence profitable purchasing behaviors. On a monthly basis, adjusts capacities outside the current ordering quarter for all sources of supply.  Keeps capacities level in 13-week intervals.  Negotiates capacity plans as necessary. On a monthly basis, publishes capacity schedules for 6 months outside of the order planning quarter by style/color. Develops order plans using the order planning application or “standardized” order plan when appropriate.  Creates Production Forecast. Tracks performance and provides analysis of actual demand versus inventory plan Achieves service level objectives at the SKU level Bachelors Degree — BS/BA in business, finance, marketing or industrial engineering 3-6 years of analytical/systems experience. Excellent oral communication skills Comfortable presenting in front of small to medium sized groups Sound project management skills - effectively handle multiple tasks at a time, meeting all commitments Excellent analytical skills Demonstrated success in problem solving Financial acumen coupled with effective inter-personal style Experienced using MS Office Programs Supply chain experience in planning, purchasing or distribution of product Experience with statistical tools preferred The preferred candidate will be CPIM or CSCP certified Able to function with a minimum amount of supervision Self starter