Position Overview
The Planning, Sr Coordinator, a fully remote position, will report directly to the Senior Director of Planning & Inventory Management, and plays a critical role, using the analytical, merchandising, and sales data of the company to effectively estimate inventory needs based on a unit sales forecast. Their duties include planning optimal inventory, analyzing statistical data, and collaborating with external logistics partners to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.
Essential job functions:
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving a unit sales forecast and inventory plan for hybrid and ACC inventory
- Ensure the alignment of this forecast with internal and external partners through the monthly business planning processes
- Responsible for inventory control, reconciliation, and inbound planning
- Identify/manage exceptions, and monitor performance to continually improve the quality and reliability of the plan
- Assist in maximizing sales and profit through proper planning and influencing of inventory placement with key partners
- Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast error, recommending, and implementing appropriate action plans.
- Maintain reports to track and monitor the forecasts, alerts for corrections/improvements and other analytical insights
Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- 2-4 years of professional experience in Supply Chain and/or Planning required
- Exceptional Analytical Skills - demonstrated experience with Excel, Access, and/or SQL
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Strong analytical and data driven mindset to interpret data , customer behavior, and trends to inform decisions
- Passion for business and driving results
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and convey product screen strategies and insights
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as PowerBI or Tableau)
- The ability to identify challenges and propose innovative solutions
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Talking through the computer for many meetings and one-to-one conversations
- Continuous viewing of a computer monitor and data entry.
- Travel as necessary (<10%).
EOE Statement:
SimpleTire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.
*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact SimpleTire's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at leaveofabsence@dealertire.com or via phone at 833-483-8232.
