Position Summary:  
 
Responsible for planning and purchasing inventory from multiple supplier base to support multi-tiered distribution network. Will place orders with suppliers, monitor and expedite product when required, and manage supplier relationships.
 
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Review inventory position and analyze inventory needs across multiple locations.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers using multiple tools and systems.
• Understand basic principles of supplier lead time, inventory days on hand, demand variability and forecasting.
• Upload sales, inventory, and forecasting data into supplier inventory management systems.
• Develop SKU forecast based on historical sales and recent trends.
• Interact with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast, ordering, and expediting of material.
• Interact with operations team to manage inventory position and load scheduling.
• Develop short term and long-term volume forecasting models working with senior members of the sales function.
• Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.