Planning Allocation Specialist

Main Function

Manage the allocation of materials from vendor to customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related profession
• 2‑4 years’ related experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Key Relationships

• Planning
• Operations/Logistics
• Marketing/Sales
• Finance
• Customer Service

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Logistics, Operations, Production Control, and Planning teams to ensure timely product readiness and a smooth daily shipping process.
• Allocate shipments from PNY NJ and third‑party logistics (3PL) warehouses, and manage inventory transfers and repacks as needed.
• Prepare and distribute Proforma Invoices while coordinating product flow from Contract Manufacturers to regional distribution centers.
• Generate and distribute Proforma Invoices for international shipments.
• Manage daily incoming receipts and allocate inventory to fulfill open and high‑priority orders, overseeing the full order lifecycle.
• Monitor and maintain the order backlog, providing timely updates to Customer Service and Sales, and reporting shortages for partially reserved sales orders.
• Fulfill internal order requests, including those for Sales/Marketing accommodations, product prototypes, and evaluation units.
• Act as a liaison across Planning, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to align on production schedules, material availability, and capacity planning.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $62,000 to $70,000; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses
• Paid company holidays and paid time off
• Company‑paid training
• Optional tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Pet insurance
• Legal and ID theft coverage
• Other voluntary insurance plans