This position was posted in Long Island City, NY, but internal employees from any location are encouraged to apply
Mission
The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we are at Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities. We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities.
An integral role withing the Supply Chain team, by leading the inventory performance, excess & obsolete process, supports NPI & change management through Product Change Process (PCR) and supports SIOP. These responsibilities are aimed at strong business process performance that will be driven through working relationships with supply chain managers, product managers, materials managers, and buyer/planners. The Supply Planner will monitor and evaluate inventory positions and recommend / initiate actions.
The Supply Planner will focus on strategic investments in working capital and inventory planning to support exceptional customer delivery.
Job Responsibilities
Service (30%)
- Support buyers/planners in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Review demand forecast by product line & component.
- Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs.
- Keep material availability dates updated and accurate.
- Monitor manufacturing capacity requirements both short and long term.
- Work with Demand Planning and Product Managers to develop accurate forecasts.
- Work with Product Management on ensuring new products perform acceptably.
- Overall product line responsibility for service levels.
Inventory (30%)
- Work with Purchasing on reducing lead times, minimums and price break quantities.
- Provide forecasts to major suppliers if required.
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