Work with buyers, operations and/or sales to identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities as it relates to fill rate, inventory productivity, spoils reduction and reduction of total landed cost.
Assume supply chain coordination role supporting complex customer/vendor on-boarding initiatives, as well any enhancements/changes to Phillips supply chain network.
Develop/Monitor purchasing planning parameters to maintain high levels of fulfillment and turns while maintaining customer service levels and company inventory/turns goals and analyzing the results.
Analyze, manage and revise essential planning data to identify problems and work with appropriate personnel/vendors to come to a resolution.
Monitor and rate supplier performance on a monthly basis.
Run system queries and reports as needed to ensure work is done correctly.
Communicate issues and concerns to the Manager/Buyer/ Category/Brand Manager as appropriate.
Collaborate with Regional Inventory Analysts to insure appropriate balance between customer fill rate and inventory investment is maintained
Create Standard Work and Process Flows to ensure consistency within the department among the teams.
Develop and document process improvements.
Other duties and projects as assignedPosition
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five (5)+ years working in Supply Chain Management in a distribution environment, prior knowledge of standard vendor and supply chain process
Must have a proven track record of demonstrating technically based analysis skills, highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables, as well as proficiency with other
Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Must have strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task, strong attention to detail, self-motivated and a team player
Effective planning and organization/work management skills.