SummarySuccessfully manage and plan sales forecast, inventory, warehousing logistics and customer service function to support Hunter's residential, industrial, and lighting divisions. This includes the oversight of staff focusing on forecasting, material and inventory planning and facility operations for both Tennessee locations in Memphis and Smyrna
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Develop annual budgets and forecast updates related warehousing, freight, inventory, and customer service
- Manage and take corrective actions on variances to monthly budgets
- Direct Hunter Company's monthly S&OP process
- Ensure high levels of fill rates to both FOB and domestic customers
- Provide monthly forecasts to suppliers and critical 2nd components suppliers
- Engage in capacity planning with all major and/or critical suppliers
- Review inventory levels on a regular basis to address any pending issues for immediate action, including driving the reduction of excess and end of life items
- Effectively communicate with the suppliers on urgent needs related to product lines for all divisions
- Work with cross-functional teams related to special promotions and upside sales opportunities
- Negotiate all freight rates
- Travel to manufacturing facilities for interface and review of all supply chain requirements and issues.
- Manage and develop a team of supply chain and customer service employees
- Provide strategic direction related to supply chain, logistics and warehousing initiatives
Education/Experience Requirements- Advanced college degree or equivalent years of experience of no less than 5 years in forecasting, logistics or equivalent supply chain methodologies
- Strong proven leadership skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent Analytical skills
- Ability to decipher and analyze data to make judgement calls and planning decisions for the Company.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft business suite
- Must have knowledge of current available technologies associated with planning, managing, and analyzing the supply chain
- Knowledge of database software (JD Edwards preferably)
