Job Description

About the role

The Sales & Operations Planner is responsible for Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Management functions for the North America Business Unit of Breville with the goal of maximizing fill rate while minimizing on hand inventory. The Planner is responsible for analyzing forecasts and managing inventory. The Planner will have regular interaction with Sales, Product Management and Senior Management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate product level unit forecasts with input from the Sales and Marketing teams.
• Determine required inbound supply to maintain appropriate weeks on hand of inventory
• Assist in the monthly Sales and Operations Planning meeting to review forecasts, forecast accuracy, product roll outs, transitions and inventory levels. Follow-through of actions identified from the meetings.
• Resolve product issues around shortages or excess supply and participate in product end of life decisions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required.

We’re Interested in Hearing from People Who Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 2+ Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Control.
• Previous experience with MRP principles preferred.
• Knowledge of planning software preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy including proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Consumer Products experience is a plus.

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