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Demand PlannerGriffin 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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesPrepare background information to support sales forecastingPlan and execute purchase orders to global suppliersMaintain Purchase Order Status within SAPProactively report product availability issues and work on solutionsAnalyze inventories and increase turns, reduce waste and optimize customer serviceAnalyze and optimize fill rate, lead time variability & sourcing costActively participate and provide analysis in monthly/weekly meetingsAnticipate demand and propose changes to current forecast/purchase ordersWork with suppliers to maintain and adhere to vendor performance metricsConsistently communicate with suppliers to discuss metrics, provide performance feedback and forecastsContinuously look for improvements within operationsProactively work with cross functional teams to understand efficiencies and manage expectationsAnalyze and provide inventory status reportsAssist in preparation and maintenance of open to buy (OTB) to adhere vs financial budget and sales budgetCommunicate the state of the business in monthly sales meetings and monthly OTB meetingsRecommend strategic actions to maximize sales and margin, optimize inventory, and mitigate risk; collaborate with critical partners to ensure execution of strategiesPartner with merchandising and logistics on timely delivery of key product groups and identification of risk associated with deliveries and route to marketCollaborate on pricing and costing initiatives, liability management, & replenishment programsQualificationsBachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or minimum 5 years relevant and experience.Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain (planning & procurement) experienceSAP knowledge preferred (ERP, F&R)Strong analytical, planning and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing prioritiesProficient in MS ExcelRetail planning experience working for big box or specialty retail chain preferredJob Type: Full-time
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miami, FL, 33134, US
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