What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Strategist - US position at Kids II?
At Kids2, we're really good at what we do. And when we're great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.
Parenting is demanding, and that's where we come in. We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents - not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.
No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones. That's a big task!
We're serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.
SUMMARY
The Supply Chain Strategist plays a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing Kids2's supply chain operations. Their primary focus is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain processes. Key responsibilities encompass elevating the accuracy of category demand forecasts by leveraging customer sales projections, evaluating past sales performance, and taking industry dynamics and outlook into account.
Working closely with our dedicated Supply Planning team in Asia, the Supply Chain Manager maintains constant communication to ensure seamless coordination of forecast adjustments. They diligently monitor inventory levels, proactively mitigating any potential excess exposure. Additionally, they spearhead cross-functional meetings that provide a comprehensive overview of inventory and sales status, enabling effective communication and prompt resolution of supply constraints.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Proactively collaborates with the Sales team to forecast demand for new items and address any exceptions promptly.
- Conducts thorough assessments of the demand forecast, identifying both opportunities and risks.
- Takes the lead in organizing monthly meetings focused on inventory and sales status, involving Sales Planning, Sales, and Category Managers.
- Assumes responsibility for leading the ABC item ranking and Safety Stock strategy, ensuring optimal inventory management.
- Establishes operational guardrails and diligently monitors performance against them to maintain efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identifies and communicates concerns related to aged inventory, slow-moving or obsolete items (SLOBs), and other excess inventory issues.
- Monitors and takes appropriate actions based on key performance indicators (forecast accuracy, excess, shortages, inventory value), and collaborates with Supply Chain Leadership to explore improvement opportunities.
- Regularly collaborates with our Asia Supply Team to address supply constraints, production lead times, and forecast changes.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION & SKILLS
COMPUTER / TECHNICAL SKILLS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done!
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