Forecast & Logistics Planner

Position Purpose:
Plan, design, implement and control forecasting, purchase planning, and supply chain procedures, and inventory management, as well as collaborate with the operations team and assist in day-to-day operations.

Tasks:
* Assist with demand forecasting and inventory planning
* Evaluate discrepancies in actual vs. forecasted demand
* Manage RFQs, purchase orders, production schedule, container loading, and import shipments
* Schedule shipping, receiving, and import logistics from a vendor to 3PL
* Schedule and manage inventory transfers between 3PL and customers
* Liaison with vendors and international trading partners
* Work with suppliers to identify improvement opportunities
* Maintain a current record of backorders and work with vendors to prioritize delivery
* Create, organize, manage, and implement SOPs for inventory, purchasing, and logistics
* Develop processes to make operational work more efficient
* Conduct continual analysis and evaluation of strategic information
* Oversee activities and enhance processes