What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply and Inventory Planning Analyst position at Husqvarna Construction Products North America, Inc.?
Join Husqvarna Construction as a Supply and Inventory Planning Analyst, responsible for ensuring smooth supply chain operations and maintaining optimal inventory levels across Canada. This role focuses on supply planning, inventory management, and purchasing to meet operational goals and drive customer satisfaction.
Location: Husqvarna Construction NA Headquarters in Olathe, KS
About Us
We are one of the world’s oldest startups, passionate about our work, proud of our history and curious about the future. We look for opportunities to grow by stepping out of our comfort zone and are committed to finding sustainable solutions for the future. We have built an environment that encourages close teamwork and support for one another.
Check us out at www.husqvarnaconstruction.com
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Planning (75%)
- Manage purchasing orders between Canada and the U.S.
- Monitor, track, and optimize excess and obsolete inventory.
- Collaborate with demand planning to maintain inventory targets and analyze safety stock levels.
- Create and maintain inventory reports and performance metrics.
- Product Management (15%)
- Oversee product lifecycle transitions in collaboration with the Product Management team.
- Manage product activations and deactivations within the ERP system.
- Collaboration & Communication (10%)
- Represent inventory needs in monthly S&OP meetings.
- Act as a point of contact for cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product Management, and Distribution.
Competencies
- Core Skills: Purchasing, analytical thinking, inventory control, inventory management principles, problem-solving, and communication.
- Attributes: Attention to detail, teamwork, accountability, and a focus on simplicity and innovation.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Experience: 2-3 years’ inventory management or purchasing; ERP and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) are a plus.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of supply chain principles.
Work Environment
- Office-based with a focus on meeting critical deadlines and using PC tools extensively.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
- A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
- An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
- An education assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Eleven paid holidays
- Paid vacation
Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Last date to apply:
We are continuously accepting applications
