Position Responsibilities: 

• Review inventory position and analyze inventory needs across multiple locations, responsible for planning and purchasing inventory from multiple supplier base to support multi-tiered distribution network and place orders with suppliers, monitor and expedite product when required, and manage supplier relationships

• Understand basic principles of supplier lead time, inventory days on hand, demand variability and forecasting

• Upload sales, inventory, and forecasting data into supplier inventory management systems

• Develop SKU forecast based on historical sales and recent trends

• Develop short term and long-term volume forecasting models working with senior members of the sales function

• Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 to 4 plus years of related experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 5 to 7 plus years of specific experience