Supply Chain Purchaser/Planner

Description

Adventure Ready Brands exists to inspire outdoor adventure. We have a strong history and portfolio of brands focused on enjoying the outdoors (Adventure Medical Kits, Ben’s, Natrapel, Afterbite, RapidPure etc.) and have established a strategy and plan to accelerate growth with key initiatives including Relentless Sales Execution, Operational Excellence and Creating a Growth and Leadership Culture. Our core competencies include Customer and Consumer Focus, Results Oriented, Leadership, Innovation and Initiative and Communication and Teamwork. 

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.

Requirements

• 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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%