Inventory Planner

About the role

Premium Guard, Inc., a privately held company established in 1996, is a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We design, manufacture, and distribute products for automotive, diesel, power-sports, and specialty filter markets. Our rapidly growing business is seeking a self-motivated and analytical Inventory Planner to support effective inventory management across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and SKU level inventory forecasts and plans that meet company objectives.
• Analyze historical data and current demand trends to identify opportunities and risks that enhance company performance.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet service level goals while reducing excess inventory.
• Establish and maintain appropriate target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels.
• Timely ordering and follow-up of purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery from vendors.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to requests from the Sales and Customer Service department for delivery and/or stock information.
• Manage SKU level inventory accuracy through partnership with Operations and Inventory Control team.
• Proactively identify and propose actions to efficiently move excess inventory to achieve the highest margin and cost recovery.
• Support the supply chain manager with day-to-day planning priorities and projects.
• Utilize ERP system and other reporting tools to generate weekly supply chain reports.