Inventory Demand Planner - Gustave A. Larson : Job Details

Are you an team player? Strong communicator, high fact finder, analytical and goal oriented? Interested in using data to build out new methodologies to secure appropriate supply and demand levels for a growing company? Join one of the nation's leading HVAC/R Wholesale Distribution companies...

• Cultivate customer service relationships, both internal and external, by building effective partnerships with sales, store personnel, and store operations teams.
• Strong math and analytical skills, Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Identify and understand customer needs and expectations to provide proper support with current (or new) product offerings and programs.
• Lead inventory planning strategy through historical sales activity as well as new sales projections. Collaborate with field sales team, product managers, and store managers.
• Work with Sales and Product Management to implement inventory forecast for events – seasonal buys, inventory promotions, and projects.
• Analyze and track Company existing inventory investments. Provide results driven recommendations to execute Company goals and vision.
• Manage inventory through the product life cycle to minimize slow moving and obsolete material to maintain a healthy inventory balance.
• Educate and coach store managers and sales team members to ensure consistent and proper use of dashboards within the Supply Chain Analytics (Visibility) Business Intelligence Tools.
• Evaluate competitive pricing from suppliers.

Working for the Indiana/Kentucky Area this team member will support the Inventory Management Department in the procurement of primary product lines in accordance with established and approved departmental and Company procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Place daily replenishment orders for stock as well as special and direct ship orders for customer requirements. Manage order adjustments as necessary to ensure transaction accuracy.
• Manage open purchase order reporting to understand expected receipt dates, past due order follow ups, and expedite orders as needed to prevent stock outs.
• Coordinate with Suppliers and Larson logistics team for purchase order will call pickups.
• Assist with the settlement of claims with Suppliers for shipment errors.

Qualification Requirements

• Commitment to excellent service.
• Demonstrates exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail is required to be successful in the position.
• Motivated. Assertive. Team Player. Logical and takes initiative.
• Teamwork, leadership and confidentiality attributes are essential.
• HVAC/R Industry experience.
• Purchasing experience.
• 3+ years experience.

Gustave A. Larson Company is the Midwest, Plains, and Mountain States leading wholesale distributor of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, parts, and supplies. Our business philosophy is to focus on serving the needs of our customers, with a value-added, professional and enthusiastic attitude.