Supply Chain Purchaser/Planner - Hybrid Littleton, NH

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Supply Chain Purchaser/Planner position is a key role within our strategic plan for Supply Chain Management. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand within the Global supply chain.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Plan, monitor, and manager short and long-term inventory to align with the demand and inventory targets for the Adventure Brand Portfolio across multiple stocking locations.
• Plan and execute procurement of raw materials & components to support the manufacturing & inventory plans from global suppliers for our Adventure Ready Brand Portfolio
• Plan & Expedite Inventory movements between warehouse locations to improve availability and minimize out of stocks. (TO, SO, PO)
• Establish and Monitor Inventory levels vs targets and adjust plans accordingly considering key inputs; Safety stock, orders/forecast, build/order size and lead times.
• Lead/participate in meetings with warehouses to review inventory pipeline and revises as needed to minimize bottlenecks and out of stocks.
• Partner with Marketing and Brand on new product development initiatives that encompass forecasting new launches, potential cannibalization of existing products, new sourcing, and project management. 
• Ensure omnichannel forecasting aligns with inventory strategies and manage the flow of receipts and inventory to support demand. 
• Identify, manage, and create solutions to avoid aged, obsolete, and expired inventory. Plan, schedule, and monitor rework/refresh initiatives. 
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications with external vendors, quality, brand and sales partners.
• Manage vendor relationships: RFQ, Cost saving initiatives, Negotiations, Supplier relationship/evaluation, coordinate with quality assurance to ensure approval/compliance.
• Confirm/Expedite vendor production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in NAVISION ERP system.
• Proactively report product and material availability business disrupters.
• Coordinate new product launch review and analysis of materials for the Adventure Ready Brand Portfolio. 
• Excel at communication with Quality to enhance compliance in accordance with any policies or regulations. 
• Maintain cGMP compliance throughout ordering process
• Maintain essential system planning data to ensure NAVISION ERP and Lanham Demand Planning systems are effectively planning future requirements.
• Create and maintain appropriate KPI reporting: Production Plan vs. Actual, Current and Projected Inventory levels (units/dollars, WOH) vs demand & inventory targets, Vendor Scorecard, etc. 
• Initiate and participate in planning, purchasing & inventory improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested.
• Ensure suppliers are approved through the supplier qualification program
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

At Adventure Ready Brands we pride ourselves on exhibiting quality in all we do. We are built upon core values that cultivate a culture of growth focused on results, customer satisfaction, leadership, innovation and initiative, as well as communication and teamwork. Adventure Ready Brands exists to inspire outdoor adventure!

We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, FSA, HSA, Supplemental Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401k with matching program, paid maternity and parental leave, as well as company paid Short Term Disability, a company paid Life Insurance policy. At ARB, we provide weekends off, Paid Time Off after 90 days, paid holidays after 30 days, and a work environment with a hardworking, dedicated, and friendly staff!

• Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain (Planning & Procurement) experience.
• NAVISION ERP and Lanham Demand Planning system experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application.
• Motivated by problem solving. A builder who takes initiative and can drive change with willingness to create, manage, and improve tools, processes, and outcomes
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, with experience using large data sets, pivot tables, and complex formulas. Ability to pull, review, and analyze data with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective negotiation skills including experience managing external suppliers and partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (internal and external).
• Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong sense of ownership and drive for excellence.
• Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards. 
• Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities and meeting deadlines
• Willing to travel up to 25%