Inventory Dept - Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner   Overview of Company:   Stanton Carpet is the leading designer and supplier of decorative high quality self-branded carpet, custom fabricated rugs and hard surface products.  Stanton products are available across better end residential flooring showrooms across the US & Canada.  Stanton is rated #1 Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer for Style, Quality & Service and Top 5 Favorite Carpet Manufacturer among our customers in Floor Focus magazine. Stanton owns the design process with a multinational supply base.   We are currently seeking a talented Supply Chain Planner to join our Calhoun, GA location reporting to our VP of Planning and Inventory Management.  The Supply Chain Planner is a critical part of creating and continuously improving the demand and supply planning processes for the company.  The role will use creativity, advanced analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills to continuously improve service levels while optimizing inventory turns and cash flow.   Responsibilities Include:   Create and manage the inventory plan by SKU to support company service level, cash flow and inventory turns goals Analyze and create inventory risk mitigation strategies Create and manage the demand plan by SKU as a key input into the inventory plan and SIOP process Create statistical forecasts by SKU and other groupings as necessary Collaborate with Commercial teams on New Product forecasts and supply plan inputs and process Create purchase order suggested amounts and due dates as an input to purchasing process Communicate, troubleshoot, and work with others to resolve any constraints which may impact service levels (demand, supply inputs, capacity, etc.) Continuously improve key SC Demand and Supply Planning metrics (forecast accuracy, forecast bias, supply plan accuracy, in-stock rate, etc.) Identify and decrease non-productive inventory Lead or support data analysis as needed     Qualifications Include: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics or related field. 4 years’ experience in demand planning, inventory planning, or other relevant supply chain functions. 4 years of demonstrated analytics and data-driven decision-making experience. Project management experience, APICS or IBP certification, Six Sigma or process improvement experience Strong analytics skills.  Proficiency in Excel advanced functions. A Aptitude to learn new systems and data quickly. Existing business, financial and data acumen or ability to learn quickly. Strong investigative and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to work with ambiguity while still making sound decisions.  Above average negotiation skills.  Excellent critical thinking skills. Key Competencies: Initiative, Adapt and Change, Learn Continuously, Influence Others Willingness to travel as appropriate     Background   Founded in 1980, Stanton Carpet is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of high-quality, self-branded decorative carpets, custom area rugs and luxury vinyl planks.  The company is comprised of five brands, spanning the entire spectrum of the premium flooring market, with an offering of hundreds of styles as well as thousands of SKUs.  Stanton products are primarily distributed through the retail showroom channel, partnering with dealers geographically dispersed across the United States and Canada.  Stanton is recognized for providing unparalleled award-winning products, quality and service, which are a result of its highly driven team.  Stanton is headquartered in Woodbury, NY, maintains its own customer service and distribution center in Calhoun, GA, and a hard surface distribution center located in Pensacola, FL.