What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at Blick Art Materials?
Your Role...
Work with Senior Demand Planner. Oversee purchasing functions for a group of vendors stocking the retail stores and distribution centers using the JDA/MMS and AWR/E3/CW system for a select group of Vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Senior Inventory Planner and will work to streamline and improve processes within the Inventory Control Department.
- Works with Senior Inventory Planner to develop departmental guidelines and metrics for Inventory Planner Assistants to improve performance.
- Coordinate all functions of JDA/MMS & E3/CW purchasing system for assigned vendors.
- Timely execution of weekly replenishment, review of Distribution Center orders and timely submission.
- Create purchase orders as needed.
- Work with vendors to correct purchase order discrepancies (price, product, etc.)
- Work with vendor to resolve issues with product supply.
- Expedite orders to stores and distribution centers.
- Process Retail Implementation Cards (RIC) from start to finish, including getting product to store and setting up min/max for replenishment.
- Suggest and implement replenishment adjustments as needed based on sales trends.
- Coordinate with Inventory Planner Assistant to follow up on back-orders, work on backorder report to ensure timely updating of due dates.
- Coordinate buys for promotions (featured products, sales flyers, etc.)
- Distribution Center vs Direct reviews to ensure optimal ordering strategies.
- Reporting vendor statuses to Senior Inventory Planner and upper management.
- Physical Inventory Review.
- Other duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager or Senior Inventory Planner.
Education:
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous purchasing experience a plus
Requirements:
Proficiency in and knowledge of:
- Personal computers, especially Windows, including Word, Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills, teamwork skills and organizational skills
Ability to train and support:
- AS400 computer programs, AWR E3 and PC based programs
- Handle and coordinate multiple tasks at once
- Ability to work well alone or with others with minimal supervision
Pay Rate:
The pay range below is provided in compliance with state/city specific laws. This pay range applies to this location. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
- $50,000 - $56,000 per year Incentives
Benefits Include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K & Profit Sharing Plan
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Training Opportunities
- Basic & Optional Life Insurance
- Employee Discount
Who we are...
Founded in 1911, Blick Art Materials is in its third generation of family ownership, and is the largest and oldest provider of art supplies in the United States.
Our Mission...
At Blick Art Materials, our family owners and dedicated staff support the Visual Art Community by providing the widest selection of art supplies at the lowest prices. With extraordinary service and integrity, we strive to provide artists, educators, students, and our employees with the tools, assistance, and training they need to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential.
Salary : $50,000 - $56,000
