Planner, Supply Chain at Qosina Corp. – Ronkonkoma, New York

Title: Supply Chain Planner

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Position Summary: Analyze supply and demand data for SKUs to determine a purchasing plan; Analyzing sales forecasts and evaluating inventory parameters to accurately determine what to order and when; Planning, directing, and coordinating all purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery; Negotiating best pricing and lead times with suppliers; Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.

Demand Planning:

• Review and analyze forecast related alerts (i.e., under orover forecasted,forecast error, unusual sales, forecast vs model, forecast vs actuals, etc.) and make necessary adjustments to reduce error.
• Work closely with Salestoacquiretop customer forecasts and expected demand projections to align our operational forecast accordingly.
• Work closely withProduct and Market Managerstodeterminethe trajectory ofnew itemsand expectedcustomer needs.
• Review anddeterminestatistical forecasting algorithms to best fit SKUs based on demand patterns and life cycles.

Supply Planning / Inventory Management:

• Analyze and set inventory parameters based on changes in demand and life cycle of SKUs.
• Reviewexpedites, delays,cancellationsand critical understockalertstoevaluate inventory levels andtake actiononincomingPO’s.
• Review order recommendations daily and adjust and/or generate orders as needed tomaintainproper weeks of supply.
• Proactively provide top suppliers with comprehensive forecasts reflecting our planned future orders.
• Proactively negotiate pricing, lead times, and MOQs with suppliers based on forecasted order volumes.
• Review quote opportunities from the Sales team and provide bestpossible vendorcosts.
• Inform Sales/Product Developmentif there are any changes to vendor costs.
• Processchangenotification requests in response tosupplieritem discontinuations or product changes.
• Collaborate with Buyers to monitor, review and track open orders to ensure timely delivery as needed.

Education/Technical Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• APICS CPIM

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Purchasing, DemandPlanningor Supply Chain Management.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Teams, Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changes in scheduling, tasks, and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written& verbalcommunication skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment, self-motivatedandpro-active.
• Ability to gather & analyze data and to work withfiguresa must.

Ability to multi-task.