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The Opportunity: Demand Planner/Inventory Coordinator
Location: Mississauga- 401 and Hurontario – Hybrid Position
Salary $65-72k including corporate benefits and 3 weeks holidays to start
Job Title: Demand Planner/Inventory Coordinator
Job Summary: Key direct liaison between Senior Management and Customer Buying Staff. Responsible for servicing the customer, maintaining the in-stock % at an acceptable level and order fill rate at 100%.
Experience working as a vendor to HBC is preferred.
This is currently a hybrid position – 3 days on site, 2 at home
Responsibilities:
Key contact between senior management, distribution centre, and the customer buying team
Prepares sales forecast utilizing various tools including POS data, customer forecasts, YOY comparison, promotional plans, and annual estimates. Enters the forecast into Magic
Highlights risks and opportunities in the forecast and effectively communicates and presents findings to internal teams
Plans the inventory procurement and manages stock levels for both company and customer.
Submits purchasing requirements to senior management; keys approved quantities into Magic
Analyzes and reports Point of Sale data to the customer and for internal decision making
Works closely with customer on day-to-day orders and shipping cycle including the coordination with customer’s carrier to ensure all details are accurate
Attends SOP meetings and communicates production needs with the factory
Co-ordinates sample orders for ad photos, layout room set-ups and Vendor Fairs
Co-ordinates any returns of damaged product or otherwise from stores. Prepares all necessary paperwork
Prepares price sheets for buying office and company file
Keeps all pertinent documents filed and well organized
Handles customer complaints and/or inquires directly related to customer account
Issues new product specs sheets, obtaining UPC labels and all pertinent details, i.e., packs/pricing, etc. This also involves entering retail prices, category numbers and annual forecast by item
Organizes monthly planning review meetings with customer replenishment team
Scope of Responsibilities: (Assets affected, authority to act)
Authority to initiate order release instructions to company distribution centre
Responsible for inventory purchase levels related to customer accounts
Responsible for complete order management cycle with customer
Primary customer contact regarding service and/or supply matters
Job Specifications:
3-6 years of industry related experience is required
Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred
Effective communication skills, written and oral
Exceptional MS Office skills, particularly Excel advanced functions
Exposure to collaborating with large Canadian retailers
Ability to prioritize under pressure
Ability to take the initiative and resolve complex account issues
The So What:
$65-72K
3 weeks’ vacation to start
Corporate benefit package |
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Exceptional MS Office skills with Excel Advanced Functions, Forecasting, Inventory and Order Management, Point of Sale Analysis, Strong communication and problem solving skills |
