Job Summary:
The role of the Regional Inventory & Planning Specialist is responsible for developing accurate and timely demand forecasts for the MENA region and working with the Global Inventory & Planning team to effectively plan and replenish inventory. The primary objective of this role is to reduce inventory working capital and minimize forecast variability while establishing in-stock rates that achieve regional sales goals . This role will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future product demand and developing forecast models and overseeing the ordering process for regional SKUs.
The Specialist partners with Marketing Operations Supply Planning and Merchandising to gather inputs and build a consensus demand plan that drives supply planning and replenishment to the fulfillment centers. Additionally the Specialist manages assigned regional vendors to support day-to-day business and company growth strategies while collaborating with the Global Inventory Management team to optimize the full SKU portfolio. To succeed in this role the candidate must be professional highly analytical and possess excellent communication skills combining a statistical mindset with an intuitive understanding of business and forecasting policies.
Job Expectations:
The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable with or without notice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Equipment Knowledge:
Experience Requirements:
7 Years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role or relevant experience preferably in an e-commerce environment. Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree in business forecasting supply chain or related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience required.
Judgment/Reasoning Ability :
Able to identify troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills and determine when to escalate issues as required in a timely manner.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit walk climb stairs use hands and fingers bend stoop and reach with hands and arms. Reaching above shoulder heights below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment :
The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:
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iHerb Benefits
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