Demand and Inventory Planner

COMPANY OVERVIEW

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your hands, head, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep workers safe, and have done so, breaking new ground in cut, puncture, needle, and abrasion resistance, all without sacrificing dexterity.

SUMMARY

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Supply Chain Demand and Inventory Planner to join our team. The Supply Chain Demand and Inventory Planner is responsible for a dedicated set of suppliers and items — balancing inventory service levels and inventory turns to maximize fulfillment and minimize delays using analysis from Excel, SAP Business One, Tableau, and Blue Ridge. The right candidate would develop the ability to analyze forecast trends with sales opportunities to apply to future item performance. The Supply Chain Demand and Inventory Planner would work closely with Category Management, Product Management, and Logistics Specialists as well as the Warehouse and Production teams daily.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Own the demand forecast for an assigned portfolio of suppliers and SKUs, using sales history, opportunity data, and market signal to drive monthly buy plan

Communicate daily with multiple suppliers for PO placement, on-time deliveries, forecasting, and capacity

Build and present daily, weekly, and monthly Excel reporting that drives purchasing and financial reviews.

o XLOOKUP/Index Matching

o Pivot tables

o Generating IF statements/formulas

Develop understanding of HexArmor product and product lifecycle to apply sound judgement when presented with purchasing decisions

Lead as needed on any necessary reporting or Supply Chain related tasks

Daily operating in SAP & Blue Ridge MRP for inventory management and related functions

Monthly product specific opportunity review with sales management to understand new business

Generate various reports using sales data and opportunity data to create functional forecasts

Collaborate with sales, category managers, and distribution to communicate inventory outlook and build scenario plans for potential net new business.

Research and incorporate business intelligence that increases forecast accuracy

Develop inventory strategies on new and existing products across product lifecycle

Oversee the planning of inventory service levels to meet demand

Review all demand for finished goods orders and production requirements and coordinate appropriate actions to supply customers in a timely manner

Reformatting of exports and importing into existing spreadsheets

Analyze and provide feedback to appropriate departments on material status for fulfilling customer demand

Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to the demand planning process

Develop, improve, monitor reporting processes and systems to align with continuous improvement goals

Make recommendations to management regarding improvements in the supply chain and production planning processes to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance

Confidently present strategic initiatives to business units and leadership

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BS degree in Supply Chain preferred

2-5 years of supply chain, purchasing or equivalent, preferred

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Microsoft Office – Excel

Solid decision making and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Recognize and adapt to international/cultural norms

Highly motivated and positive attitude

Ability to excel in a fast pace work environment by setting priorities and handle multiple simultaneous requirements

HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

** Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **