What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Supply Chain Planner position at Invue?
The Global Supply Chain Planner is a key member of the Supply Chain team. Their primary responsibilities include executing inventory planning strategies and purchase order management to support excellent customer service while balancing company’s inventory and cash flow goals.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Collaborate with sales and customer service, reviewing potential orders and communicating/documenting support plan, identifying options, and providing leadtimes to support customer requirements
- Develop ordering, supply plan, and inventory projections that align with InVue goals
- Submit Requisitions to be converted to orders with suppliers (primarily in Asia) and expedite/monitor production and shipments as needed to meet projected or actual demand
- Recommend capacity additions and/or inventory builds based on demand signals
- Review customer orders and react/adjust supply plan accordingly
- Conduct freight analysis and recommend optimum solution balancing cost and service
- Develop expedited production plans: manage, execute, and communicate such plans for large customer orders
- Maintain current targeted ship dates and receipt dates on all Purchase Orders in system and drive vendor OTS performance when expectations are not met
- Communicate (email and video call) with Asia suppliers and team members as needed both during the day and occasionally in the evening
- Participate in, or lead projects that drive improvement within InVue’s processes or systems
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably business
- 3 years procurement experience in conjunction w/supply chain and finished goods or materials management
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Project management skills
- Intermediate Excel and Outlook skills
- Experience working with suppliers in Asia a plus
- AS400 experience a plus
InVue Security Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against any applicant for employment because of applicant’s race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. InVue Security Products, Inc. is fully committed to complying with Federal law and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment.
