Job Description

SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER - POSITION OVERVIEW

Handy Living, a division of Handy Button Machine Co. is a leading e-commerce home furnishings supplier, partnering with many of the largest E-tailers in the country. We design quality, stylish, and innovative home furnishings at an exceptional value.

We believe in our employees and are dedicated to creating a work environment that leads to both productivity and enjoyment. We strive for excellence in all we do and provide an exceptional customer experience. Our foundation is made up of our Core Values:

• Integrity
• Together as a Team
• Great Expectations
• Thoughtful Failure
• Exceptional Service
• Excellence

POSITION SUMMARY: Working closely with the Demand Planner, the Supply Chain Planner will play a pivotal role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Utilizing excellent analytical skills, the Supply Chain Planner will incorporate current and forecasted inventory levels, logistics performance, and supplier capacity into buying recommendations, future purchasing forecasts to our suppliers, and an inventory plan across our warehouse network. This role will be critical in driving profitable growth in years to come.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Use your exceptional analytical skills to determine the quantity and mix of product to be purchased leveraging the demand plan, the ERP system, and logistics and supplier performance data.
• Determine, by location, the optimum amount of inventory to be stored.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and Supplier Management team to ensure the most cost-effective actions are taken to keep inventory at its optimum levels.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve system data that may be inaccurate or incomplete.
• Reconcile inventories in the ERP system with inventory reports from remote stocking locations.
• Audit inventory postings using intermediate and advanced Excel skills.
• Enter transfer orders as needed to reposition stock among various stocking locations.
• Maintain and evaluate ERP planning parameters including but not limited to lot-sizing rules, lead times, and supplier information.
• Update Sales, Marketing, Director of Operations, and management team of all changes to pricing and to developing trends in factory delivery dates.
• Review and update factory prices in the ERP system.
• Update the Demand Planner with supplier-related issues that may affect supply in a manner that could compromise sales.
• Suggest and drive improvements, such as standardized reports, process improvements, and IT-related enhancements.
• Review established scorecards and customer reports using Excel spreadsheets, requiring data aggregation experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Work with Sales and Product Manager on sample needs for New Product Development. Issue sample purchase orders for testing and inspection.
• Create purchase orders with complete and accurate price, load quantities and product descriptions to achieve the maximum amount of sales with the least amount of inventory.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as attention to detail.
• Curious problem solver.
• Technically oriented.
• Tolerates repetitive tasks and working individually as well as with a team.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Adapts to changing ordering and inventory directives in a rapid-growth setting.
• Strives to achieve a consistent, reliable level of accuracy and follows through to ensure success.
• Understands and manages competing priorities from multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable with change.
• Possess strong communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a solid work ethic combined with high personal performance standards in addition to the determination to succeed in a growing and changing environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management or related field.
• History of quantitative analysis and advanced excel skills (such as pivot table, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, IF, and statistical functions) required.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory replenishment or supply chain planning.
• Additional experience in other areas of business operations is a plus.
• Proven track record of ability to analyze and manipulate data to drive informed business decisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT: Handy Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Aggressive salary commensurate with experience; insurance, 401K plan, vacation, paid bonus, etc...

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Company Description

Handy Button Machine Co. is a global sourcing enterprise with offices and warehouses throughout the U.S. and Asia. We supply products to some of the world’s largest manufacturers and retailers. Handy offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package. At Handy, you will • Have a direct impact on the direction of a 120+ year old, privately held business that is growing rapidly. • Be a part of a culture that is focused on excelling in the marketplace while also having fun and leading a balanced and fulfilling life. • Continue the journey of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.