Manager, Planning & Inventory Management
Company: SimpleTire
Location: Remote
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
About SimpleTireSimpleTire is a B2B technology-enabled platform
that connects all the participants in the tire industry to drive
better consumer experience and improve efficiencies.
-Manufacturers, distributors, tire installers, national retailers,
clubs and fleets all engage on the SimpleTire platform to help
deliver an improved experience to the online consumer - all the way
from researching to buying to installing tires. -Proprietary
technology, actionable data insights and unique talent all
relentlessly focus on reinventing tire replacement to make it "way
simple, way better." -.Position OverviewThe Manager, Planning &
Inventory Management, a fully remote position, will report directly
to the Head of Planning and Inventory Management in the Supply
Chain department. This leader will use the analytical,
merchandising, and sales data of the company to effectively
estimate future inventory needs based on their demand forecast, and
drive topline sales, profit, and gain market share across
SimpleTire's portfolio of business. Their duties include planning
optimal inventory, analyzing statistical data, and generating
forecasting solutions in both hybrid and virtual environments.
-Essential job functions:
Develop, maintain, and improve a unit
sales forecast and inventory plan across multiple business
categories, regions, and tiersEnsure the alignment of this forecast
with internal partners through the monthly business planning
processes, and lead in season gap planning with the sales
channelsCollaborate with cross functional teams to manage portfolio
lifecycle and influence virtual supplier network on product
assortment, inventory availability, program needs,
phase-in/phase-out forecasting, product discontinuation, and MAP vs
non-MAPResponsible for maximizing sales and profit through proper
planning and influencing of inventory placement with supplier
teamsEnsure that baseline demand is appropriately forecasted and
maintainedImprove forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast error,
recommending, and implementing appropriate action
plans.Identify/manage exceptions, and monitor performance to
continually improve the quality and reliability of the planExplore
and experiment new ways of utilizing data and statistical methods
to enhance the quality of the unit sales forecast and generate high
value business insights within and beyond Inventory
Management.Develop and maintain reports to track and monitor the
forecasts, alerts for corrections/improvements and other analytical
insights -Hire and develop a high performing team that reflects
SimpleTire culture and values and is able to effectively scale as
the business grows QualificationsMinimum Job Requirements -
A bachelor's degree preferred in
Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering,
preferred or equivalent work experience.Experience: 7+ years of
professional experience in Supply Chain or Planning. 4+ years
experience with inventory planning (and demand
forecasting)Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Experience working with virtual
and/or aggregated inventory models preferredStrong analytical,
problem solving, and communication skillsAdvance Excel, required;
SQL experience preferredWorking Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to sit for long periods of
time.Talking through the computer for many meetings and one-to-one
conversationsContinuous viewing of a computer monitor and data
entry.Travel as necessary (Powered by JazzHR
Keywords: SimpleTire, Eugene , Manager, Planning & Inventory Management, Executive , Remote, Oregon
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