Inventory Planner Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52189)

Description

Do you possess an analytical mind? Do you enjoy working with both numbers and people? Then look no further – apply for an exciting new opportunity within the Supply Chain section of Corporate Procurement and Supply Services! As the Inventory Planner, you will be responsible for the management, planning and forecasting of inventory to achieve the optimum balance between internal client service and the cost of carrying inventory.   What will you do?

• Control and maintain SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) parameters and transactions while identifying needs based on historical and forecasted demand to optimize inventory levels across a wide range of warehouse locations, with a variety of stocking strategies
• Maintain precise inventory data and balances to optimize inventory value and prevent overstatement or understatement of inventory investment
• Review historical demand prior to initiating replenishment orders to ensure future requirements are flagged and reduce MRP issues
• Regularly review and analyze material classifications, based on usage, cost, or movement, to ensure accurate material master records and proper material classification
• Work with clients to ensure the planning process considers all strategic initiatives and daily business requirements
• Analyze statistical data to determine best replenishment methods to ensure inventory is stocked in locations that have demand and that the appropriate SAP stocking parameters are in place for every inventoried item
• Partner with warehouse operations, supply chain personnel, and internal Fleet/City operations clients to identify and manage obsolete and surplus inventory
• Ensure the development of comprehensive end-to-end processes, reduce inventory risk, and optimize customer service levels
• Work closely with Operational Purchasing team members to analyze requirements,  impacts of market conditions, vendor lead times, requirements and other supply chain factors, and to develop strong vendor relationships
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to forecasted demand and MRP requirements
• Act as a go-to subject matter expert on issues regarding inventory policies and procedures, SAP, M5, Precisely Automate (WinShuttle)  and other ERP applications
• Complete SAP transactions and meet assigned Service levels and KPI's including, but not limited to, on time in full (OTIF), inventory turns targets and inventory investment levels
• Perform other related duties as required