Inventory Planner

 I.  JOB MISSION/SUMMARY

The position is responsible for the demand and inventory management requirements including procurement activities of Company ensuring that the optimum levels of inventories is maintained to deliver high customer service at the least cost.

1. Coordinate with Sales for the timely preparation of forecast and understanding volume drivers to better manage demand
2. Establish and regular review of the ABC classification
3. Establish inventory policies of assigned category for Star 360 products to ensure that optimum inventory levels are maintained for cost effectiveness
4. Review and update inventory parameters in Microsoft AX
5. Review sales performance vs. forecast on a monthly basis, compute for forecast accuracy and take necessary actions to address issues of products that are not performing in accordance with plans
6. Prepare replenishment plans based on forecast and available inventory on a timely and accurate basis
7. Timely preparation of the Purchase Requisition based on the scheduled replenishment plans
8. Prepare Annual Production plan and coordinate with Production monthly production schedules and priorities
9. Purchasing of trading items and materials for the timely deliveries of orders, expediting orders for critical inventories or inventories below minimum and deferring orders of products that are below volume performance.
10. Coordinate the timely release of imported goods from Customs; prepare landed cost computations
11. Close monitoring of inventories in all stock locations and to take actions where necessary
12. Coordinate with Logistics timely delivery of orders to customers as well as deliveries of stocks to provincial depots.
13. Provide feedback/update to Management, Marketing and Sales organization on stock-outs and status of critical items.
14. Provide management and concerned parties on a regular basis list of non-moving items, slow moving products for disposition and/or move-out plans.
15. Perform all other functions that may be assigned by the Manager from time to time

Reports:

1. Inventory Status /Inventory Levels and Aging
2. Forecast Accuracy
3. Customer Service Level
4. Orders Delivered on Time and in Full (ODCOT)

1. ABC Classification
2. Inventory Policy
3. Purchase Plan
4. Production Plan

III. REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Engineering (Industrial) or any related course
2. At least 2 years in supply chain management preferably with experience in demand and replenishment planning and exposure to logistics operations, purchasing and customer service.
3. Proficient in MS Excel), MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
4. Well-developed analytical skills, articulate, innovative and confident.
5. Flexible, able to work on own initiative, can work under pressure and tight deadlines, prioritize tasks accordingly.
6. Knowledge or experience in dealing with external parties such as suppliers, brokers and forwarders, logistics and production shared services as well as corporate purchasing
7. Has a strong background in Inventory and Forecasting.