Job Description

TITLE: SR. INVENTORY PLANNER A MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNOWN FOR ITS SMART TECHNOLOGIES IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A SR. INVENTORY PLANNER TO WORK AT THEIR TORRANCE OFFICE AND ASSIST THEM WITH DEMAND PLANNING AND PROVIDING ACCURATE FORECASTS.

• Direct-Hire with great benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term / Long-term Disability, 401K with matching, Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holiday, and more)
• $75K – $85K / year
• Bilingual skills in English and Mandarin Chinese is a huge plus

REQUIREMENTS OF THE SR. INVENTORY PLANNER:

• BACHELOR’S DEGREE – preferably related to Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a relevant field
• 7 – 10 YEARS OF FORECASTING/ANALYTICS EXPERIENCE, AND RELEVANT PLANNING EXPERIENCE - Coordinating with Internal Sales (Demand) and External Asia Vendors (Supply)
• Previous experience working in the consumer electronics industry is preferred
• Bilingual language ability in Mandarin Chinese is not required, but a big plus
• A clear understanding of financial measurements (including sales, gross margin return on investment, weeks on hand, weeks of supply, etc.), and how to positively impact these metrics
• Excellent and timely cross-functional communications across teams
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Strong Excel, math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in large ERP systems is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SR. INVENTORY PLANNER:

• Be open to exploring new technologies/software in data/planning
• Use current and historical shipment information, market trends, and POS data to develop demand plans and execute inventory buys
• Work with internal sales and operations team to develop account-specific forecasts down to the SKU-level
• Anticipate changes which can impact planning, such as new product launches, promotional activities, or seasonal changes
• Work with operations to ensure manufacturing is aligned with the demand plan
• Identify capacity or inventory constraints
• Communicate any potential lead times issues or forecast adjustments to Operations and Account Managers
• Supervise junior personnel on the team
• Solve problems as they arise
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed
• May also provide recommendations to current operational procedures

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: DIRECT-HIRE LOCATION: TORRANCE, CA SCHEDULE: MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Company Description

For over twenty years, TriCom Quest has been a leader in the employment consultant industry, providing staffing services for both employers and job seekers, at virtually every level - from entry to executive. Our service spans the United States, providing placements for a broad range of companies, including those headquartered in the Pacific Rim with satellite offices within the United States. Yet what makes us stand out from the employment "crowd" is our service. Whether you're hiring employees or in search of a job, TriCom Quest is committed to quality service, from the very first handshake to placement, and beyond.