Description

　　This is a remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S. except Montana, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

　　WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

　　As an Inventory Planning Supervisor you will lead a team and be responsible for the carrying out the inventory strategy, health, and projections.

　　The Inventory Planning Supervisor will be responsible for the end-to-end inventory stocking, procurement flow and order creation, ensuring availability meet the company goals. The Inventory Planning Supervisor will lead a team that creates orders, supports and resolves inventory issues for multiple suppliers and internal categories. This role works with large sets of data, requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills to understand and address inventory issues.

　　Success in this role will be meeting or exceeding key performance indicators along with leading a team of inventory analysts, being able to effectively collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders.

　　Inventory Management.* [25%]

　　responsible for the inventory plan, health, and projections for purchasing

　　Scenario planning on inventory changes, impacts to fill rate, and forecasts

　　Communicating and managing excess and constrained inventory.

　　Developing and articulating solutions/improvements which focus on win-win outcomes for both our suppliers and internal financial goals.

　　Training and Development. * [25%]

　　Develop and provide training, tools, and communication that support the overall purchasing and category strategies with emphasis on:

　　inventory receipts and inventory plan that support having the right product at the right place and amount to achieve company targets.

　　Order pipeline creation and management along with PowerBi integration

　　Stockout identification and proactive ordering

　　People Leadership.* [30%]

　　Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and mentorship to elevate the team, team knowledge and team effectiveness.

　　Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports: putting your team on a path to greatness.

　　Leverage up-to-date training and technology to build skill sets of yourself and the team.

　　Articulate expectations around performance and deliver constructive, relevant and timely feedback to employees in a consistent, empathetic manner.

　　Cross Functional Partnership.* [15%]

　　Collaborate across the organization to ensure procurement strategies align to category trends and financial needs

　　Communication and lead receipts projections with suppliers and internal stakeholders creating alignment and understand on what is expected and when

　　Partnering with inventory analyst and suppliers on product flow expectations and solving gaps to improve functional product flow efficiency for QBP.

　　Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. [5%]

　　*Represents essential duties.

　　WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

　　REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　4+ years of purchasing, supply chain, demand planning or related experience

　　4-year bachelor’s degree preferred

　　Continuous improvement mindset

　　Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal communication

　　Ability to effectively manage priorities with changing initiatives

　　Ability to coach others through motivation, education and support

　　Ability to ask critical questions of your team and to challenge their opinions/assumptions appropriately

　　Robust self and situational awareness

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Demonstrated strong leadership skills – model the way, takes initiative, be proactive and enroll others in QBP vision and values.

　　Strategic thinker – develop strategies and tactics to solve complex problems in an ambiguous world.

　　Knowledge and effective use of inventory best business practices, experience with emphasis on maximizing fill rates, inventory turns and managing inventory investment.

　　Gives and receives candid constructive feedback.

　　High self-awareness, drive for personal development, and desire to grow and learn

　　OTHER RELATED CRITERIA

　　Physical Requirements

　　Ability to perform work on a phone and computer extensively.

　　Model QBP Core Values:

　　Act with integrity

　　Be a true partner

　　Create something special

　　Deliver greatness

　　Keep the customer first

　　As a Leader, believe in and serve as a role model Q’s DEI mission by creating a work environment where everyone has respect, space, a voice, and can thrive.

　　Quality Bicycle Products is proud to be a certified B-Corp, and an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

　　Quality Bicycle Products approaches pay in an ethical and transparent way. Pay ranges are assigned to a job based on market data from 3 rd party salary benchmark data as well as balancing internal equity of other roles with similar levels of responsibility. Individual pay within the range can vary for several reasons including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, tenure, performance, and available budget.

　　Qualifications

　　Skills

　　Required

　　Communications: Novice

　　Microsoft Excel: Novice

　　Behaviors

　　Required

　　Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

　　Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

　　Motivations

　　Required

　　Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

　　Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)