Staples Promotional Products

Supply and Demand Planner

Staples Promotional Products

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Massachusetts

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

SQL

About the role

  • Accurately forecast department and/or vendor-level inventory dollars on hand and inventory turnover rates.
  • Develop and execute inventory procurement strategies to optimize inventory investment while exceeding service-level targets.
  • Analyze trends to create detailed sales and margin plans, including accounting for promotional activities and seasonality.
  • Forecast demand and supply needs using key item planning tools.
  • Provide procurement guidance to vendors based on forecasted demand.
  • Track, expedite, and maintain purchase orders, escalating critical supply chain issues promptly.
  • Act on key daily reports, including inactive inventory, daily out-of-stocks, and forecast exceptions.
  • Foster effective vendor relationships, serving as the primary contact for inventory management.
  • Manage inactive inventory in partnership with merchandising to optimize disposition (returns or markdowns).
  • Forecast and evaluate ad performance and seasonal promotions to maximize sales, margin, and inventory efficiency.
  • Perform ad hoc analyses, forecasting various scenarios to advise on optimal profitability strategies.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimize efficiency through inventory policy adjustments.
  • Support supplier lead time reduction and reliability improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic business environments.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • 2 + years of progressively complex related experience
  • Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex quantitative analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking, with a strong track record of strategic problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to identify actionable insights.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools, specifically advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and Microsoft Access for performing detailed statistical analysis and inventory modeling.
  • Strong experience in inventory management, forecasting techniques, and procurement processes within supply chain environments.
  • Preferred: Experience using SQL, MicroStrategy, or related data mining tools.
  • Preferred: Experience with Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management systems (E3, JDA, Evant).