Channel Inventory Planner

Channel Inventory Planner

Description

StarTech.com is looking for a Channel Inventory Planner to add to our Planning & Inventory Management Team.  This person will be accountable for supporting and enabling sales growth for a defined group of Channel Partners within a specific geographic region.

Reporting to the Manager, Channel Inventory, The Channel Inventory Planner’s key responsibility is enabling our Channel Partners by ensuring products are available in the right place at the right time, and at the optimal SKU mix and quantity. This is a highly collaborative role that relies heavily on effective relationships with various departments including Sales, Vendor Management, Product Development, Product Management, Finance and Purchasing to ensure on time product availability. 

In addition, the Channel Inventory Planner will drive and facilitate CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment) meetings with their Partners and internal stakeholders.

This position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and benefit package.

In This Role You Will:

•  Manage customer inventory levels through scheduled replenishments and policy management in the planning system at the partner/customer level
• Partner with sales and category management to leverage customer reports, intelligence from our various analytic teams and balance the internal, external and customer viewpoint on product availability
• Ensure that the inventory investment at partner and customer warehouses both enables revenue growth and demonstrates responsible use of inventory, and proactively monitor the customer’s view of availability and aging inventory
• Engage internal teams to address customer/sales performance issues, adjusting replenishment strategy, planning system policies and issuing stock rotations as appropriate
• Proactively identify and acts upon missed revenue opportunities resulting from poor SKU sales performance by monitoring forecasts, actual results, stock levels and soliciting market feedback from the sales teams
• Drive market level sales & operations and input feedback into the forecasting process
• Provide inputs into the creation of bids/consensus based demand forecasts by soliciting and aggregating information for their specific subset of customers
• Prepare status updates to communicate and present cross functionally – including to members of our Senior Leadership Team and Executives 

Your Qualifications: 

• Post-Secondary Education in a Business related field, Supply Chain specific focus will be considered an asset
• 3-5 years of Supply Chain, Planning and Inventory Management
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel is a strong plus, and knowledge of Power BI is also an asset
• Strong analytical skills, and steadfast attention to detail
• CSCMP, APIC designations are preferred

What We Offer: 

• A Comprehensive Benefit Plan and RRSP Matching
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Fitness Subsidy
• Training and Development Program
• Paid Charity Day and Regular Company Fun Events
• Bonus Plan 

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence by applying on-line directly to www.startech.com/careers

StarTech.com is able to provide accommodation to job applicants throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, please advise in your cover letter.

By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

About Us

StarTech.com Ltd. is a global manufacturer of hard-to-find parts and accessories that connect and enhance business technology. We make it easy for IT professionals around the globe to identify, find, get and use the parts they need to enable their business solutions.

Founded in 1985 by entrepreneurs Paul Seed and Ken Kalopsis, we’re a privately-owned company with our Corporate Office in London, Ontario, Canada.  We continue with double digit year-over-year growth and operate in a number of countries worldwide, spanning North America, Europe and Asia. We will continue to expand our global footprint in the years to come.

StarTech.com is a winner of the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its designation for eight consecutive years. We’ve also been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private US companies for 10 consecutive years and are on the Profit 500 list of fastest growing Canadian companies. Most recently we have been named by the London Chamber of Commerce as the winner of the 2019 Corporate Icon Award for our substantial long-term contribution to the economic progress of our community.

A vibrant tech company, we offer an enviable workplace with a track record of growth and recognition. We’re big on service and team spirit without taking ourselves too seriously. By conquering new markets and creating career opportunities, we offer you a place to grow. Plus, our commitment to training and development will keep your skills sharp. We also know you have a life outside work. That’s why we offer benefits that take good care of you and your family and support you to actively participate in your community.

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