Subaru of America · 22 hours ago
Inventory Planning Manager
Camden, NJ, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expSubaru of America is a leading auto brand in the US, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an Inventory Planning Manager to lead a team of inventory planners, ensuring effective supply chain management and optimal inventory investment across their Regional Distribution Centers.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leads a team of up to four (4) Inventory Planners to maintain a healthy, sufficient, and lean supply of parts in the network. Ensures that the team is performing effective analysis, design, and implementation of customer-focused demand and targeted supply strategies, with the goal of growing revenue and supporting customer service while managing costs responsibly
Collaborates with stakeholders, including but not limited to Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), Subaru Corporation (SBR), the Regional Distribution Center (RDC) network, and Parts Logistics to implement an effective supply chain while responding to issues including, but not limited to, data integrity, supply disruptions, or transportation shortages to resolve critical inventory shortfalls and customer issues
Coaches direct reports for skill building, career development, and personal growth
Reviews and maintains inventory forecasts for defined parts group by using planning/forecasting software and analytical review procedures. Provides these forecasts, as needed, to suppliers. Benchmarks historical forecasts to actual parts demand to determine forecast accuracy
Performs vendor management to enable smooth functioning of supply chain variables across Subaru of America (SOA) network. Processes and approves purchase orders to vendors and follows up to ensure timely receipt of product. Conducts meetings with suppliers, as required, to resolve any supply chain issues
Documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows for key processes to support cross-training, reference, and knowledge transfer and retention
Designs and distributes key operational reports to management to convey operational status and facilitate critical decision making
Questions the status quo and continuously innovates our parts procurement operations to gain efficiencies in terms of pricing, supply, packaging, procurement, distribution, allocation, and information management
Qualification
Required
Excellent project and vendor management skills
Strong analytical, presentation, and negotiation skills
Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and parts planning system experience – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Kinaxis, Oracle, BlueYonder, Xelus or similar
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain planning or relevant subject area required or H.S. Diploma and equivalent experience in lieu of degree required
At least 6-8 years of forecasting, planning, procurement, and distribution experience required
4-6 years of direct/hands-on experience with planning/forecasting systems required
Preferred
Automotive industry experience (particularly in Parts, Warranty, or Service) preferred
Hands-on enterprise resource planning (ERP) system experience preferred
APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certification, Upon Hire Preferred
APICS Certified in Supply Chain Certification (CSCP) Certification, Upon Hire Preferred
Master's Degree Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
Vehicle Discount Programs
Professional growth and development opportunities
Direct partnership with senior leadership
Formal Mentorship Program
LinkedIn Learning License
Company
Subaru of America
Subaru of America, Inc., (SOA), is the exclusive United States marketer of Subaru products manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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