Fulfillment Planner I

The Fulfillment Planner I is responsible for working with internal and external teams on distribution of product from our distribution centers to customer. The Fulfillment Planner I will own store level in-stocks, inventory turns, open to buy constraints and on-going stocking strategies. 

The role will actively drive balance between service and inventory through collaboration with Demand and Supply Planning teams through the use of the JDA Fulfillment application, while at the same time driving return rate efficiencies.

 What You Will Be Doing: 

• Perform daily and weekly planning activities to manage the sales order creation process.
• Work with supply, operations, sales and marketing teams on inventory strategy plans.
• Provide analytical support and recommendations on promotions distribution recommendations.
• Collaborate with customer on regular basis to meet inventory and in-stock goals.
• Determine appropriate inventory allocation when presented with supply shortage.
• Effectively communicate goals, status changes and other information on a regular basis.
• Analyze and troubleshoot supply/demand related issues efficiently and accurately.
• Develop routine and ad-hoc related reports for management.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and support cost initiatives.
• Coordinate with supply team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Run simulations on various weeks of supply, safety stock and minimum presentation logic.
• Work on appropriate sell down parameters for product end of life in stores.
• Ensure promotional supply is in sync with the overall inventory plan.
• Maintain all required parameters in JDA software.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related discipline.
• Experience with JDA Fulfillment, SAP, Oracle, etc. preferred.
• 2+ years of planning experience and working with large data sets.
• Knowledge of Planning and Replenishment Supply Chain Systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think creatively, including knowledge of databases, SQL and query writing.
• Proficient with MS Office tools, including advanced Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint.
• Solid attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; ability to work as a team or alone.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to build customer relationships and effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented with an understanding of the big picture.
• Team oriented, hardworking, open minded, and flexible.
• Experience in Retail and/or CPG preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to create and write reports.
• Must be proficient in mathematics.
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide.
• Ability to do statistical analysis.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables.

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.