Inventory Planner III
Demand Planner Job In Herndon, VA
· Will be responsible for coordinating with individual forecast owners and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely receipt of all customer forecast inputs, compiling and providing data to the ODM on a weekly basis. In addition, will be required to meet with forecast stakeholders on a weekly basis to ensure data is up to date, gather updates as needed and track production actuals against the forecast.
· Will be responsible for managing the end-to-end processes of inventory management, material readiness and risk mitigation including:
1. Coordination with ODMs to ensure on-hand and on-order materials align with forecasted customer demand
2. (Managing factors such as inventory lead and transit times and utilizing current and historical consumption trends to build and maintain a healthy inventory stock
3. Coordination with ODMs to review any inventory that could pose risks to the supply chain and work to proactively mitigate such risks (including, but not limited to - single sourced component management, identification of new/unique/different/difficult components).
· Will be responsible for compiling feedback from all supply chain PMs on a quarterly basis and providing summarized report - in the form of a scorecard - to the ODM on performance and customer service.
· Responsible for aligning with the ODM on scores, adjusting as needed and hosting quarterly business review to discuss feedback.
· In addition to the focus areas mentioned above, will be responsible for internal metric and goal management and reporting, utilizing documented processes to manage supply chain activities and resolve ad hoc issues that arise
About US Tech Solutions:
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Acquisition and Procurement Specialist
Demand Planner Job In Arlington, VA
Arlington, Virginia
TS/SCI clearance
This position is for our client at DISA Compartmented Enterprise Services Offices (CESO). DISA CESO offers a suite of web enabled enterprise capabilities to the DoD and Intelligence community Special Access Program (SAP) organizations that enable secure communication and collaboration across the Services, Agencies, and the Fourth Estate. This role leads/manages the acquisition and procurement of all contracts, contracted services, hardware equipment and software licensing required to develop, operate, and maintain CESO's enterprise service capabilities. The ideal candidate will have daily interactions across a diverse team of senior ranking government officials, several different contractor teams, and vendors. They will be responsible for the preparing, leading, and following-up on all acquisition and procurement actions.
Key responsibilities:
Aid the client and the program office team throughout the project lifecycle; create acquisition and procurement strategies and documents; and lead the acquisition and procurement efforts.
Serve as the Acquisition Specialist for new acquisition efforts: create and document acquisition plans/strategy and maintain contractual documents over the life of the project, ensure acquisition packages include Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, Justification and Approvals, Determination and Findings, Market Research, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Security related documentation, appropriate funding document, and the documents required by government ethics and procurement integrity (confidentiality agreements and non-disclosure statements), as well as verify evaluation panel appointing letters are signed and retained, as applicable
Provide strategies for implementing performance base contracting and acquisition streamlining, facilitate the completion of sole-source justification, review new requirements to determine how to proceed (modify existing contract/delivery order or new effort) and make recommendation to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Government official.
Provide support necessary to assist COR or Government Lead with oversight and controls to keep the suppliers performance in compliance with the required contractual standards, tracking and monitoring the performance of the suppliers and the progress made on delivery/task orders or contracts, ensuring the appropriate cost reports are submitted to the COR or Government official as required, and providing support necessary to monitor and advise of contract financial condition.
Provide strategies for procurement of hardware, software, and license renewals, facilitate the completion of sole-source justification letters for sole-source procurement actions, solicitation / procurement support, conduct vendor management, review new requirements and make recommendations to the COR or Government official.
Manage the program procurement process and lead procurement strategy meetings.
Review and provide guidance on program contract schedules and milestones utilizing Microsoft Project.
Provide effective verbal and written correspondence.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Required Skills
Due to federal requirements, candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree ideally in one of the following fields: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management
8 years of general experience in support of government acquisition (entire lifecycle) and procurement
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Demonstrated experience with contracting IT services, development, operations and cybersecurity
Ability to execute a full range of procurement planning and contract management functions
Minimum Requirements
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in DoD policy governance with the FAR/DFAR and DoD 5000.02
DAWIA Level II/III Certification in contracting
Experience as a COR with the full acquisition lifecycle
Experience with DISA and an understanding of how DITCO works.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships
Experience supporting sales and business development.
Experience with financial management.
Knowledge of SharePoint Standard Procurement System (SPS).
Resilience Planner
Demand Planner Job In Fairfax, VA
Dewberry is seeking a Resilience Planner to join our multi-disciplinary and action-oriented team (Fairfax office, other locations where a Dewberry office resides will be considered; hybrid-eligible). This position will support the Resilience Solutions Group at the intersection of planning, policy, and technical analysis in hazard mitigation, emergency management, and climate change adaptation. Related areas of technical focus for this position include but are not limited to community planning, policy analysis, vulnerability assessment, hazard mitigation, natural resource management, and research and planning related to Federal agencies (e.g., FEMA, USACE, and NOAA), state agencies, and local communities.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Dewberry's Resilience Solutions team is an innovative organization that thrives on tackling the most intriguing resilience challenges across our nation. Our mission is to create safer and better communities for everyone to live in. We achieve this by embodying “Dewberry at Work” values and applying our expertise in engineering, planning, GIS, earth sciences, data analytics, and other technical disciplines. Our team assists federal, state, and local clients throughout the nation in comprehending their natural hazard risks. With our guidance, they can make informed decisions to reduce risk and increase resilience.
Responsibilities:
Lead or support preparing plans, studies, reports, guides, and other technical documents pertaining to climate resilience, hazard mitigation, and floodplain management.
Support the exploration and execution of programmatic improvements to increase climate resilience and hazard mitigation within federal, state, and local government agencies.
Experience leading tasks or projects for natural hazard resilience work.
Lead or support public outreach for community resilience projects, both virtual and in-person.
Lead or support the facilitation of collaborative meetings as well as one-on-one discussions with partners, clients, and external stakeholders.
Lead or support the execution of technical studies and analytical processes relating to resilience strategy and plan development.
Employ a mix of written, visual, and verbal communication techniques to craft compelling narratives and explain complex technical topics to various audiences.
Conceptualize and support the development of digital communication and decision-making tools, including data analytics dashboards, map viewers, StoryMaps, and custom web applications.
Apply principles of social equity and environmental justice to technical and strategic work.
Represent Dewberry in meetings with clients to resolve complex issues and to plan and coordinate work.
Assist Project Managers with developing technical and business proposals for new projects.
Work on a diverse array of related projects within the Resilience Solutions Group to acquire supplementary technical and programmatic knowledge/skills.
Required Skills & Experience:
Required
Experience developing plans for floodplain management, hazard mitigation, climate resilience, or other related natural hazard resilience work.
Direct experience supporting floodplain management (planning, policy, grants, etc.)
Knowledge of resilience-related governmental programs and policies such as FEMA NFIP, FEMA RiskMAP, grants, Community Rating System, state and local floodplain management programs.
Strong interest and proficiency in writing public-facing reports and technical documents.
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in written and visual formats, technical information related to floodplain management, climate resilience, and natural hazards and in projects, presentations, and papers.
Ability to translate technical information into plain language.
Ability to facilitate community outreach and engagement meetings with diverse stakeholders.
Experience synthesizing, analyzing, and organizing a large volume of complex information into a clear and coherent description.
Experience managing tasks to develop high-quality public-facing deliverables.
Ability to be self-motivated and function both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Well-developed time management skills, especially the ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables on tight timelines amid competing deadlines within a diverse work group.
Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and tact in obtaining and analyzing information related to resilience planning.
Ability to get along with coworkers and superiors and work well as part of a team.
6+ years of experience in natural hazard resilience work.
Bachelor's in Planning, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or another related field. Master's degree preferred.
Optional (Nice to Have)
Experience with project management and business development.
Comfort working with large geospatial datasets and performing or directing quantitative analyses.
Knowledge and ability to use the following computer applications: Tableau, Power BI, ArcMap/ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, Adobe InDesign, and other data processing, visualization, and design tools.
Experience supervising people or teams.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant credential.
Work Environment
Work environment responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet deadlines.
Occasionally, will be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
Computers, telephones, copiers, and printers are all used to perform tasks.
Work is typically performed within an office, although field/site visits may be occasionally required.
Works under the supervision of higher-level staff. Work is often reviewed for accuracy by senior staff.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every job qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Merchandise Planner
Remote Demand Planner Job
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for development and execution of financial plans and forecasts at category, subcategory, product and SKUs that support merchandise strategies and initiatives. The Merchandise Planner is responsible for the bottoms up validation of the end-to-end business process from pre-season strategies all the way through to in-season OTB management.
Position Details:
Work Environment:
At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if you prefer.
What Youll Do:
Collaborate in the development of brand, division and category level pre-season, item-level sales and margin plans that align with Duluths financial goals and open-to-buy targets
Maintains monthly OTB financial plans at division, category and subcategory level by season, month and week. This includes the tops down and bottoms up reconciliation of brand and category to ensure brands and categories ladder up to total coporate financial targets
Monitors and tracks changes to sales and OTB levels and reports on the risk / impact to merchandising strategies and key KPIs / provides solutions to get categories and brands back on track to hit key KPIs
Strong financial acumen with ability to analyzes and identify selling trends, taking action to maximize selling potential and minimize risk to inventory, profitability and overstocks
Ensure the team adheres to monthly forecast review cadence by reforecasting in season and aligning with merchant and inventory partners on sales, margin, markdowns, receipts, and inventory related actions
Owns preparation and presentation for key business reporting meetings such as weekly sales meetings, early commit meetings and business reviews. This includes the ability to clearly articulate the why behind the numbers and key actions to hit seasonal KPIs
Proactively seeks out subject matter experts to continue to learn and grow and takes action on feedback
Acts as a champion of change management and process improvement through implements new tools, ideas, and ways of thinking to create team efficiencies
Manages in-season product appearances based on inventory availability and needs which includes managing products through end of life and driving a profitable markdown strategy and execution
Analyze historical and current trends to identify risks or opportunities and recommend and drive strategies with cross-functional leaders to increase sales and achieve business and financial objectives
Owns accurate data in the systems and provides reporting as needed
Partners with merchandising and inventory on color and size mix % and uses historical selling analysis to help determine appropriate mix
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners and is seen as a trusted leader
Embraces new systems and processes that ladder to corporate growth initiatives
Help provide cross functional partners with ad hoc reports and business recommendations based on data driven findings and facts
Ability to identify and develop internal and external talent
What Were Looking For:
4 Year Degree and/or minimum 5 years of inventory management and/or inventory planning/forecasting experience
Equivalent work experience would be considered
Experience in a leadership role, developing and executing strategy and managing people
Planning and Forecasting system experience
Reporting tools experience, as well as Microsoft Excel proficiency
Outstanding problem solving and change management skills
Leadership skills, ability to guide teams to actions
Coaching and management skills, ability to develop direct reports
Quantitative analytical skills, ability to form conclusions using numerical data
Systems aptitude, knows how and when to use systems to make decisions
Technical knowledge, understands forecasting definitions and formulas
Sense of ownership, approaches company business as if it were their own
Sense of urgency, proactive identification of opportunities and risks
Global view of company and business, as well as strategic initiatives
Project management skills, ability to balance forward looking and day to day
Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks
As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. Weve boosted an already impressive benefits package to include: 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more! Whyd we go all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it comes to great talent, better perks are a given.
Compensation Range: $64,000 to $85,000/year
Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.
The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer.
#LI-Onsite
About Duluth Trading Company:
Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.
From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, its all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.
Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team thats hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.
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Senior Buyer, Business Operations-Hidden Valley Ranch Raw & Pack
Remote Demand Planner Job
Clorox is the place that's committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace
Your role at Clorox:
As our Business Operations Senior Buyer, you'll be part of a world-class Procurement organization that provides leadership and operational accountability for leading, collaborating, supporting, and bringing to life the procurement strategies across multiple brands.
This business and industry facing role will drive success factors such as Cost Leadership, Supply Resiliency, Growth through Innovation and Sustainability, and will play a pivotal role in delivering end-to-end value for the raw material and packaging components spend portfolio.
In addition to your core responsibilities, you'll have focus on execution developing direct relationships and act as a vital bridge between internal and external partners to ensure that the needs and wants of the Business Units are reflected in our category strategies and executed as planned. You'll also play a critical role in addressing short- and medium-term issues related to services and quality performance, leading root cause analysis processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
In this role, you will:
Lead, support, and drive procurement strategies across the Food brands, including Cost, Supply Resiliency, Innovation, and Sustainability. Includes active collaboration providing the voice of Procurement in various cross functional project teams.
Develop and expand functional and transferrable skills using procurement tools and techniques to deliver value, such as negotiation and collaboration activities across the Raw and Pack portfolio
Lead activities related to managing supplier performance, including onboarding new suppliers, evaluating and monitoring supplier performance across a range of KPIs (Quality, Supply, Cost), and developing action plans to ensure continuous improvement performance across the supply base.
Own supplier governance and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with Category Managers.
Co-develop and own the action plans crafted to address short and midterm issues related to Supply and Cost Performance, ensuring business continuity is effective.
Lead the root cause analysis process to understand continuous improvement opportunities.
Act as the bridge between internal and external partners, ensuring the needs and wants of the business are reflected into the category strategies and executed as planned.
Support actions required to address P2P issues, such as payments and invoices.
#LI-Hybrid
What we look for:
Proven leadership skills with a track record of driving positive results through challenging and fast-paced environments.
Strong change management capabilities with a history of achieving breakthrough performance improvements. The candidate should be adept at identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving transformative changes.
Exceptional communication skills at senior management levels, both internally and externally. The candidate should have a track record of effectively managing and strategically influencing stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and drive accountability.
Demonstrated commercial acumen and exceptional analytical skills, highlighted by a proven ability to deliver significant financial results. The candidate should possess a deep understanding of financial data and use it to drive strategic decision-making.
Extensive experience and proficiency in utilizing Sourcing / Procurement tools and methodologies, including RFP (Request for Proposal) management, commodity hedging (Resins and/or Oil), Cost Models / Should Cost / Clean Sheet analysis, negotiations, and contract management. The candidate's expertise in these areas will be pivotal in optimizing procurement strategies.
Workplace type:
Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week working from home.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.
[U.S.]Additional Information:
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
-Zone A: $86,600 - $161,900
-Zone B: $79,400 - $148,400
-Zone C: $72,100 - $134,900
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox's incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.
To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Merchandise Planner
Demand Planner Job In Chesapeake, VA
The Merchandise Planner develops, executes and communicates strategic merchandise financial plans that support the company's financial, product, and marketing objectives; responsible for driving top line financial plans for a book of business from a category to class/season level; strategically managing the business in order to maximize sales and margin, and optimizing inventory; develops and contributes to the development of company initiatives and ensures that all planning activities support annual goals.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Plans
At a category/class/season level develop sales, gross margin and inventory plans that support the categories and company's financial goals. Alignment with merchants to ensure product assortment meet the financial goals.
Use historical data, current trends and strategy to identify risk and opportunity to achieve financial goals
Create, maintain and communicate assumptions used to in creating the plan architecture
Weekly Business Management
Identify opportunities and risks relative to sales, margin, and inventory productivity; develop action plans to address issues and opportunities
Manage the markdown process and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure that markdowns fit within the financial plan; identify Markdown risks and recommend strategies to limit liabilities.
Develop ad hoc projections that simulate different business decisions
Strategic Monthly Forecast Review
Review forecasts with a focus on maximizing profit, optimizing inventory, and managing risk across divisions. Incorporate marketing, markdown, and inventory management plans to exploit business prospects.
Review and meet with merchant team to align on all financial revisions
Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment to monthly changes
Communicate clearly and effectively updates and action plans
Assortment Planning
Create pre-season category plans to support the development of the assortment
Review historical data at cluster, category and key item level to understand prior performance
Set sales, margin, flow, and IMU goals prior to the planning of each delivery; reconcile tops down and bottom up forecasts prior to the passing of receipts to the merchant organization
Participate in buy review with merchants, planners and allocators to ensure appropriate breadth and depth and flawless execution. Collaborate with lead merchants to ensure that plans support product goals.
Lead and facilitate buy finalization meeting with merchant; review pre-season plans that support new assortment; identify risks and opportunities relative to product, flow, and presentation
Gain consensus on assortment and plans from management; manage the locking process for seasonal plans; forecast seasonal and source plans to validate key metrics
Manage Business
Partner with merchandising and other cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals through active management of the business
Be proactive in identifying risk and opportunities in a timely manner; develop action plans to limit risk and capitalize on opportunities
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university preferred; advanced degree a plus
Experience: F
our or more years of related experience in an analyst or planner role. This should include prior experience in the retail industry.
Job Related Skills
: Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present complex material in an organized and compelling manner; ability to influence and negotiate at a variety of levels; strong problem-solving and decision-making skill set.
Computer Skills
: Well-versed in planning systems as well as advanced Microsoft Windows applications; strong knowledge of financial theory is required. Experience with EP and Micro Strategy preferred.
Buyer
Remote Demand Planner Job
The Buyer, Ecommerce has the responsibility for driving the website business growth for our comfort brands, and managing the overall sales forecasting, inventory management and buying decisions.
This role is responsible for generating seasonal merchandise plans, assortment strategies, and strategies to maximize and grow the business.
This position will report to the Vice President of Ecommerce Merchandising and based in our New York City office; 3 days in office, 2 days work from home.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with the DMM of Ecommerce to manage the success of the website through developing and driving seasonal business strategies that exceed financial goals within OTB parameters
Develop, manage, and continually analyze a financial plan (profitability margins, mark-up and receipt flow) to exceed sales goals in line with corporate strategies and KPIs
Manage the buying process, including building assortments based on historical and current product performance, analyzing business and managing inventory flow
Identify key opportunities to maximize sales and drive the process to meet financial objectives
Knowledgeable about the global customer, market and competitive landscape
Review and analyze business weekly, monthly, seasonally, developing appropriate initiatives
Articulate seasonal strategies and key product messages to Digital communication partners (Marketing, PR, etc...)
Study and report on competitors pricing, product, and merchandising presentation strategies
Keep all cross-functional teams informed on performance, industry trends, new inventory and brand positioning
Manage and develop Merchandising Assistant
Develop partnerships with VP of Ecommerce and team to ensure the specific needs of the site are met
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
6-8 years of relevant experience in e-commerce buying office
Strong sense of fashion, analytical skills and knowledge of retail math
Proficient in Advanced Microsoft Excel and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Process a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and the competition
Ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced retail environment, be customer-focused, work in a team and build relationships
4-year degree required
Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
401k Plan with company match
15+ Paid Holidays
3pm Fridays
1pm Summer Fridays
15 PTO days
Company paid life insurance at 2x salary
Employee Discount
Commuter & Medical/Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
Pet Insurance
Salary range $100,000-$130,000
Recruiters need not inquire.
Company Overview:
Established in 2005, Marc Fisher Footwear company is a leading full-service, product-driven fashion footwear company with knowledge and expertise in design, sales, sourcing, distribution and marketing - all with dedicated and strategic direction for each brand within the portfolio, which includes GUESS, G by Guess, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Earth, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole Men's, Hunter Boots, Rockport, Bandolino, indigo rd., Unisa, and Easy Spirit along with the namesake brands - Marc Fisher and Marc Fisher LTD.
Our diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands - available domestically and internationally via wholesale and retail channels - consistently meets the widest range of consumers' fashion footwear needs, from classic to contemporary, sport to dress, men's to women's. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with showrooms in New York City, Marc Fisher Footwear is sold worldwide through department stores, specialty stores and e-commerce channels.
Marc Fisher Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
Supplier Due Diligence Analyst/ SDD Analyst
Demand Planner Job In McLean, VA
Immediate need for a talented Supplier Due Diligence Analyst/ SDD Analyst. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in McLean, VA (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:25-56288
Pay Range: $40 - $42/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Key Skills:Lexus/nexus, Accounting, Supplier, Finance .
Lead, influence, collaborate, and partner with Enterprise leaders, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to achieve desired business outcomes.
Build, analyze, and coordinate the reporting of supplier segmentation and evaluation metrics throughout a supplier's lifecycle.
Highly organized to maintain, review, and validate supplier evaluations to provide a holistic picture of the risks posed by engaging 3rd party suppliers.
Effective prioritization by balancing detail with response time to ensure we are meeting both quality and timing commitments.
Continuous improvement approach that drives for best-in-class performance with a holistic view of process, technology, and data.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (including listening, written and oral communication), work well in a team environment, able to work in diverse environments, and enforce to ethical standards.
Highly organized with focus on execution, problem solving, automation, and improving processes.
Ability to parse contractual and policy documentation quickly and effectively.
Applies critical thinking and professional judgement to determine supplier risks and appropriate actions to mitigate associated risks.
Capable of analyzing information and building visualizations that summarize key metrics and insights .
Our client is a leading Banking and financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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Buyer
Remote Demand Planner Job
Powerex is growing again!
About the Company:
Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.
About the Role:
The purpose of this position is to ensure we have a source of supply for all materials the plant needs to produce customer orders at a competitive price point, maintain our supplier relationships and help drive cost reduction projects. This position will also work on a variety of continuous improvement projects to help the facility improve operations.
Responsibilities:
Source parts as needed through new product development efforts, adjustments to existing products or the need to change suppliers.
Work directly with Engineering on NPD projects.
Ensure a competitive bidding process is utilized when processing all purchase requisitions to ensure we pay the most competitive price possible.
Work on a variety of cost reduction projects.
Manage pricing loaded in the MRP system.
Manage the supply base relationship.
Pull selected supplier performance data monthly, communicate results with suppliers and if needed work with suppliers to improve performance.
Provide forecasting to suppliers as needed.
Pull, review and take the appropriate actions for PPV reports monthly.
Help set up new and improve existing VMI/Kanban and SOMI/consignment programs as needed.
Work on continuous improvement projects as needed.
Assist the plant with returns/debits as needed.
Assist in reducing the excess and obsolescence report as needed.
Help launch new programs with the MRP system that affect our material processes as needed.
Assist in managing freight cost as needed.
Fill out appropriate USMCA/NAFTA, Buy America, Country of Origin, REACH/ROHS and other certifications as needed.
Work with accounting to rectify invoice variances with suppliers.
Help manage MRO contracts and quote out projects for the plants as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or three years' experience in a purchasing related field, preferably in manufacturing.
Extensive experience with MRP systems preferred.
Knowledge of how to collect data to effectively negotiate the best price possible.
Complex problem solving and critical thinking skills required.
Experience with Kanban and VMI programs preferred.
Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis experience preferred.
Demonstrated effective problem solving skills. Able to understand complex issues and provide appropriate, effective solutions.
Anticipates internal customer needs accurately and quickly establishes creditability with internal customers.
Proven success as a team member, collaborating, cross-functionally, and participating in diverse thinking.
Ability to achieve goals through influencing others.
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong ability to analyze data from various systems to get to opportunity/root cause.
Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Must have the ability to effectively handle multiple tight timeline situations.
Flexible and a strong willingness to adapt and be an advocate for change.
Ability to work through multiple obstacles to complete daily tasks.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
****This position will be hybrid, with one work-from-home day each week after the team member has completed their training. Please note that there may be instances where the employee will be required to come into the office on their designated work-from-home day to meet business needs
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee will use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and to use a computer keyboard with mouse for long periods of time. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job in the Plant or Warehouse, the employee can be exposed to noise. The noise level is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required in designated areas.
Demand Generation Analyst
Remote Demand Planner Job
: Demand Generation Analyst We are seeking a versatile Demand Generation Analyst to join our client's team, a leading IAM consulting partner, in a fully remote role. This position focuses on supporting the IAM Practice Director by prequalifying leads, assessing project viability, and delivering persuasive pitch presentations. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will create high-quality pitch decks, qualify leads, conduct market research, and provide operational support to enhance client engagement and drive practice growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliverables: Create polished client-facing decks and proposals, refining drafts with minimal oversight.
Demand Generation: Qualify leads, evaluate project viability, and manage calls in the Practice Director's absence.
Presentations: Deliver tailored, impactful client presentations showcasing business value.
Research: Conduct rapid research on IAM products and trends, providing actionable insights.
Problem-Solving: Handle diverse tasks with a proactive, resourceful approach.
Practice Coordination: Oversee schedules, action items, and ensure timely delivery of proposals.
Events: Represent the company at virtual and in-person conferences and networking events (up to 25% travel).
Qualifications:
2+ years in a consulting or client-facing role, with strong presentation and communication skills.
Proven ability to develop executive-quality PowerPoint decks and proposals.
Experience in lead qualification, demand generation strategies, and project viability analysis.
Familiarity with cybersecurity or IAM (preferred).
Thrives in fast-paced environments, with excellent multitasking and critical thinking skills.
What Success Looks Like (First 3 Months):
Delivering client proposals and presentations requiring minimal revisions.
Confidently leading and participating in client calls.
Conducting impactful market research to guide business decisions.
Becoming a trusted resource for the IAM Practice Director.
Location: 100% Remote
Travel: Up to 25%, based on business needs.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in demand generation efforts while contributing to the success of a dynamic IAM consulting practice.
Desired Skills and Experience
Job Description: Demand Generation Analyst
Position Overview:
We are seeking a versatile Demand Generation Analyst to join our client's team, a leading IAM consulting partner, in a fully remote role. This position focuses on supporting the IAM Practice Director by prequalifying leads, assessing project viability, and delivering persuasive pitch presentations. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will create high-quality pitch decks, qualify leads, conduct market research, and provide operational support to enhance client engagement and drive practice growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliverables: Create polished client-facing decks and proposals, refining drafts with minimal oversight.
Demand Generation: Qualify leads, evaluate project viability, and manage calls in the Practice Director's absence.
Presentations: Deliver tailored, impactful client presentations showcasing business value.
Research: Conduct rapid research on IAM products and trends, providing actionable insights.
Problem-Solving: Handle diverse tasks with a proactive, resourceful approach.
Practice Coordination: Oversee schedules, action items, and ensure timely delivery of proposals.
Events: Represent the company at virtual and in-person conferences and networking events (up to 25% travel).
Qualifications:
2+ years in a consulting or client-facing role, with strong presentation and communication skills.
Proven ability to develop executive-quality PowerPoint decks and proposals.
Experience in lead qualification, demand generation strategies, and project viability analysis.
Familiarity with cybersecurity or IAM (preferred).
Thrives in fast-paced environments, with excellent multitasking and critical thinking skills.
What Success Looks Like (First 3 Months):
Delivering client proposals and presentations requiring minimal revisions.
Confidently leading and participating in client calls.
Conducting impactful market research to guide business decisions.
Becoming a trusted resource for the IAM Practice Director.
Location: 100% Remote
Travel: Up to 25%, based on business needs.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in demand generation efforts while contributing to the success of a dynamic IAM consulting practice.
Energy Procurement Specialist
Remote Demand Planner Job
FirstService Energy is the energy management and advisory subsidiary of FirstService Residential. As the trusted energy advisor, FirstService Energy aims to improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon emissions for all FirstService Residential managed properties. Through energy data analysis and on-site assessments, FirstService Energy is able to identify and evaluate opportunities for energy efficiency improvements. FirstService Energy manages one of the largest energy procurement programs for multifamily buildings which provides our properties with significant annual energy savings.
In this role, the Energy Procurement Specialist will work with multiple stakeholders to assist FirstService Energy and FirstService Residential in continuing to provide our value-add services to clients. This role will support and report to the Director of Energy Procurement and build upon the program already established for FirstService Residential buildings. The procurement team works directly and indirectly with condominium, cooperative, and rental building stakeholders to advise on strategies to reduce utility costs. The candidate will need to identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate potential savings opportunities. The optimal candidate will have a result-oriented approach, analytical skill set, strong sales mentality, and financial acumen.
Your Responsibilities:
Support the development and execution of a comprehensive energy and utilities strategy for FirstService Residential managed associations.
Execute power and gas supply contracts that reduce costs, minimize risk, and leverage opportunities that benefit FirstService Residential clients.
Work collaboratively with the FirstService Energy team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities.
Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit FirstService Residential and its clients.
Develop strategies to capture movement in energy markets to identify cost-saving opportunities for new and existing clients.
Manage projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals.
Support and monitor all procurement activities for adherence to internal and external policy and procedures.
Handle administrative matters, including preparing and submitting the budget items for approval.
Set and maintain goals aligned with targets established by the management team for your assigned regions or markets.
Distribute weekly updates to the team on booked sales and quota targets.
Participate in a professional, organized, and well-prepared manner.
Maintain a healthy pipeline and leads list with the CRM database.
Maintain the CRM database with closed deals and all relevant required information weekly.
Skills & Qualifications:
Be a passionate self-starter.
Ability to cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, or customers.
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required in Economics, Engineering, or Business.
Able to work in person out of our Dallas office office 3-4 days per week. The other days the associate will have the option to work remotely.
Able to travel to buildings in the region as needed to conduct fieldwork and attend meetings.
2-5 years of experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies.
Proven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluate new energy sourcing opportunities and technologies.
Familiarity with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resources.
Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies, renewable project developers.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects with minimal direction.
Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills and attention to details.
Must be available to attend evening board meetings and special events after 5:00 pm.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and data analytics.
What We Offer:
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, legal, and identity theft. You will also be eligible for company paid life insurance, long term disability, and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
Compensation:
$60000 - $70000 / year
This role is eligible for commission.
Senior Dairy Buyer
Remote Demand Planner Job
Our client is looking for a Senior Dairy Buyer. The Senior Dairy Buyer will be responsible for purchasing, and negotiating food products to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. This role requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
This Role Offers:
The opportunity to work with a leading name in the food distribution industry.
A role with significant impact on the company's efficiency and growth.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership.
Advancement opportunities.
The ability to work from home once a week.
Focus:
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for dairy items that meet the company's quality standards and budget requirements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, prices, and delivery schedules to ensure the best value.
Continuously monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and new technologies to recommend innovative purchasing strategies.
Develop cost-saving initiatives, including bulk purchasing and long-term contracts, while maintaining product quality.
Work closely with the production and inventory teams to forecast needs and manage stock levels effectively.
Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and industry regulations, maintaining accurate and up-to-date purchasing records.
Address and resolve any issues with suppliers regarding delays, quality, or other concerns to minimize impact on production.
Skill Set:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the appliance manufacturing industry.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and drive results.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and organization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing demands effectively.
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Senior Performance Media Buyer
Remote Demand Planner Job
Welcome to Centr - the forefront of fitness. Founded by Chris Hemsworth, Centr brings together the expertise of digital performance fitness coaching empowering people to live healthier, happier lives.
Who Are You?
You are passionate about digital marketing and love delving into customer journeys, acquiring and converting new app users and ecommerce customers - helping these users achieve their wellness goals while also helping Centr achieve its budget goals.
You're a seasoned media buyer, with expertise in mobile app subscription and ecommerce based businesses, who's ready to lead, build and develop our user acquisition strategies. You have a proven track record of scaling mobile subscription products and experience handling media budgets over $10m. You're a great communicator and are ready to roll up your sleeves.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage & execute mobile user acquisition and ecommerce campaigns on social, search, and programmatic networks.
Manage and coach our talented UA Manager, providing day-to-day leadership and support.
Develop & manage channel-level forecasts based on the annual budget; track and report weekly to management and provide monthly forecasts and media mix plans.
Scale budgets with quick wins and optimizations on a monthly basis.
Analyze marketing spend and optimize based on campaign results, with the goal of reducing CAC and increasing ROAS.
Help the business transition to an internal media-buying center of excellence.
Oversee and guide the team in planning, launching, monitoring, and analyzing mobile user acquisition and ecommerce campaigns.
Ensure campaigns align with user acquisition, activation goals, leveraging data insights to enhance campaign effectiveness and ROI.
Support brand awareness campaigns, demand-gen campaigns for retail partners, and app engagement campaigns, leveraging paid search and paid social.
Oversee acquisition-based analytics and develop insights for program optimization.
Oversee MMP and mobile attribution, and manage deep links and tracking for online and offline efforts. Track impact of paid efforts on organic conversions.
Oversee A/B testing framework, develop hypotheses, prioritize tests, goals, and audiences. Determine the appropriate sample sizes, confidence levels, and timelines for testing.
Lead creative strategy to drive media performance. Identify creative opportunities, partnering with the Creative and Content Teams on creative development.
Oversee content and requirements for landing pages, Apple CPP, and Google CSLs; work closely with the product team to align with scheduled build/releases.
Ensure best practices and continue to improve the workflow of the UA team, identifying operational efficiencies and managing 3rd party tools.
Produce and present strategy, results, and insights to senior leadership.
Collaborate with CRM team on user journeys to drive conversions.
Work with website and mobile app owners on CRO efforts.
Identify and experiment with new channels of acquisition to broaden our reach and hit growth targets.
Work across time zones with USA and Australia-based colleagues as needed.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree.
7+ years of UA/mobile app marketing experience.
7+ years working with MMPs (Appsflyer experience required).
4+ years of ecommerce experience.
3+ years of team management experience.
Direct experience with mobile subscription products (preferably gaming, fitness, entertainment).
A proven track record of scaling media spend from mid six figures to over $1m monthly.
Experience buying media via ASA, Google Ads, Meta, Tik Tok, YouTube.
Experience with media platforms (Admob, AppLovin, Adikteev, Remerge, etc.).
Experience managing UA budgets over $5M+.
Experience with analytics and BI platforms (GA4, Lookr, Power BI, or similar).
In-depth knowledge of acquisition strategies.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Critical thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
Strong storyteller with experience building compelling and creative campaigns.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication, and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in startup environments.
Experience with mobile ad networks (Applovin, AdMaven, AdMob, Adsterra, InMobi, TapJoy, etc.).
Experience with brand awareness and shopper-related paid media campaigns.
Experience in the gaming vertical.
Prior experience deploying media campaigns in global markets.
Why Join Centr?
There are so many reasons to join the Centr team, but here are just a few:
Competitive salary package, commensurate with your skills and experience.
Flexible and balanced hybrid working environment (mix of office and work from home days).
Open and modern working environment with a great team.
Opportunity to work at the forefront of fitness technology and products.
A culture of motivation and collaboration, with a focus on your personal growth.
Senior Purchasing Agent
Demand Planner Job In Tysons Corner, VA
**To be considered for this position you MUST have electrical/ construction buying experience, if not, you will not be considered**
As a Senior Purchasing Agent supporting our client's growing businesses, your role will include:
Functioning as a key liaison between the Procurement team and internal stakeholders including the Executive Team, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing. Working closely with the core Program/Project teams to manage high visibility and high value programs, applying program/project management skills to assure the timely and efficient execution of our client's portfolio of projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Procurement planning during the bidding phase
• Understanding contract specifications and bills of material
• Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors Developing comprehensive RFP's
• Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) Vendor Matrix; working with project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply
• Negotiating and finalizing agreements
• Developing the Procurement Plan
• Post award, managing plan implementation
• Post award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs,
• Transferring bid phase documents and knowledge to the project team
• Engaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementation
• Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programs
• Understanding, evaluating, and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans, including but not limited to:
• Pricing trends
• Lead times and logistical requirements
• Best value opportunities
• Alternative products opportunities (Material cost/Labor savings)
• Evolving contract compliance requirements
• Reading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules.
• Traveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendor as needed
Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Relevant Purchasing experience sourcing, negotiating contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers, construction /specialty trade subcontractors and fabricators.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting principles.
Abilities:
• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental
401K with company match
Generous PTO
Annual Bonus potential
Salary: 115K-135K depending on experience
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Inventory Planner
Demand Planner Job In Herndon, VA
ESC has an exciting opportunity for an Inventory Planner working onsite in Herndon, VA to support our premier client's inventory management team. The ideal candidate will have experience with supply chain inventory management and planning. This is a 4-month contract role that offers the opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, contributing to our client's world-class customer experience.
Responsibilities:
Forecast Coordination: Ensure timely and accurate customer forecast inputs and track production actuals.
Inventory Management: Align materials with forecasted demand, maintain stock levels, and mitigate supply risks.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively address supply chain risks with ODMs.
Performance Reporting: Prepare quarterly scorecards, align with ODMs, and host business reviews.
Metrics and Issue Resolution: Monitor metrics, manage goals, and resolve supply chain issues.
Required Skills:
2+ years of experience with Supply Chain Inventory Management and Planning
1-2 years of experience with forecasting
Strong execution of data and processes
Must be highly organized, self-starting, and comfortable with business software such as Excel.
Must be flexible, possess good written and oral communication skills, be team-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines while working on several projects simultaneously.
Inventory Planner
Demand Planner Job In Arlington, VA
$30/hr + benefits on W2
Onsite in Arlington, VA.
4+ month contract with likely extension/conversion
Responsibilities:
Will be responsible for coordinating with individual forecast owners and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely receipt of all customer forecast inputs, compiling and providing data to the ODM on a weekly basis.
Will be required to meet with forecast stakeholders on a weekly basis to ensure data is up to date, gather updates as needed and track production actuals against the forecast.
Will be responsible for managing the end-to-end processes of inventory management, material readiness and risk mitigation including:
Coordination with ODMs to ensure on-hand and on-order materials align with forecasted customer demand.
Managing factors such as inventory lead and transit times and utilizing current and historical consumption trends to build and maintain a healthy inventory stock.
Coordination with ODMs to review any inventory that could pose risks to the supply chain and work to proactively mitigate such risks (including, but not limited to - single sourced component management, identification of new/unique/different/difficult components).
Will be responsible for compiling feedback from all supply chain PMs on a quarterly basis and providing summarized report - in the form of a scorecard - to the ODM on performance and customer service.
Responsible for aligning with the ODM on scores, adjusting as needed and hosting quarterly business review to discuss feedback.
In addition to the focus areas mentioned above, will be responsible for internal metric and goal management and reporting, utilizing documented processes to manage supply chain activities and resolve ad hoc issues that arise.
Interested? Apply today!
Workday Analyst - Supply Chain
Demand Planner Job In Arlington, VA
Senior Workday Supply Chain Analyst
Virginia - Hybrid (1 day per week on site)
We are recruiting an experienced and highly skilled Senior Workday Supply Chain Analyst to join the Information Systems team within our client in Virginia. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to develop and manage Workday application solutions, analyze complex workflows, and ensure the effective implementation and support of Workday Supply Chain modules. You will lead system projects, provide strategic recommendations, and act as a key liaison between technical teams and functional management to deliver impactful solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize Workday Supply Chain solutions by analyzing workflows and identifying areas for improvement.
Lead system configuration and testing to align with business needs and objectives.
Serve as the primary lead for Workday-related system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
Collaborate with the Principal Analyst to prioritize and resolve complex user requests for system changes.
Partner with department leaders, system owners, and super-users to ensure Workday Supply Chain modules meet operational requirements.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for supply chain processes and Workday capabilities.
Perform detailed workflow analysis in user areas to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
Resolve advanced technical and functional issues, providing expert guidance and solutions.
Create comprehensive documentation for system processes, workflows, and configurations.
Lead training sessions to ensure end-users are proficient with Workday Supply Chain functionalities.
Provide ongoing system support and quality control to maintain operational excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
7+ years of experience with Workday applications, with a strong focus on Supply Chain modules.
Proven track record of leading system implementations and enhancements in a complex organizational environment.
Advanced knowledge of Workday Supply Chain modules, including Procurement, Inventory, and Supplier Accounts.
Expertise in workflow analysis, system configuration, and integration management.
Proficiency in report development and analytics within Workday.
Procurement Specialist
Demand Planner Job In Fairfax, VA
Procurement Agent
Fairfax, VA
Come join a national top 3 homebuilder in a high-growth role! If you are a Procurement Agent, Purchasing Agent, Estimator, Construction Manager or Purchasing Associate this may be a great next step for you!
Highlights:
2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune top 50!
Amazing culture and closeknit team.
Division will close over 900 homes in the market this year - performance bonus paying out well over target.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for entering into negotiations with suppliers by reviewing terms and conditions, establishing pricing, contract formulation, and any supplier management conditions affecting the division.
What you will do:
Provide accurate and timely local supplier negotiations and contracting based on defined category selection criteria (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service).
Manage supplier performance monitoring within the division (i.e., cost, quality, productivity, service)
Collaborate with Product, DCOs, CMs, FMs, PIMs, RPMs & Sales.
Manage supplier relationships and assist in resolving issues and conflicts related to daily Trade Partner activities.
Maintain all applicable databases (Purchase Pro, DMTs, etc.) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates.
Verify estimates of costs and quantities of residential products using comparative and differential estimating techniques.
Responsible for Trade Partner Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measurement and validation.
Performs analysis of Trade Partner data submissions and manages impact of commodity fluctuations.
Communicate completed estimates to the construction personnel, trade subcontractors and vendors (Purchase Pro).
Develop material and labor optimization solutions using Value Engineering tools and methodology.
Control trade category costs by utilizing zone tools and methodologies.
Responsible for assigned Project Tracker categories and rebate capture.
Develop and implement division specific tools and methodologies for estimating and controlling trade category costs as required.
Assist zone estimating in methodology development and optimization.
Develop scopes and standard operating procedures that assure Trade Partner compliance with construction standards, local, state and national building codes, and safety regulations.
Complete necessary customer option estimates.
Follow Pulte business processes for supplier management.
Contribute as subject matter expert for the Strategic Sourcing Director.
What you will need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience as an analyst.
Ability to develop and improve vendor partnerships.
Construction knowledge preferred.
Ability to work in continuous improvement environment.
DDS Planner
Demand Planner Job In Chesapeake, VA
Insight Global is looking for a planner (technical writer). Their responsibility is to develop Task Group Instructions (TGIs) within the Production Engineering department to support various submarine maintenance availabilities. They will prepare and review technical material for publication in both paper and electronic formats. Documentation to develop includes (but is not limited to) TGIs, various required support enclosures, Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and Reference Documents with Technical Variance Data (TVD). The daily use of technical manuals, equipment manuals, operating and maintenance instructions/manuals, database entry, parts lists, assembly instructions, reports, appendices. Use of the ATIS (Advanced Technical Information Support) software on a daily basis in the research for the TGI development.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience with creating work packages or technical document in the military, in the shipyard, or in the DOD place •Familiarity with HM&E systems Combat System and maintenance standards on submarines or surface ships •Familiarity with NAVSEA 0924-062-0010, Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Requirements Manual • Experience is the dry deck shelter space
Senior Buyer
Demand Planner Job In Reston, VA
with potential for extension.
Project Overview: Our team is set to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for a major local utility. We are tasked with the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) responsibilities for this significant infrastructure project. This includes designing the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as managing the construction of the entire facility. This unique project offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to the expansion of nuclear power capabilities in Poland and support a sustainable energy future.
Job Summary: The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of complex mechanical equipment on a multimillion-dollar scale. Tasks include overseeing the entire acquisition process from bid preparation and review to negotiation and awarding of contracts. This role demands proactive management of ongoing purchase orders, change management, and effective communication with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. Equipment types typically handled include steam turbines, gas turbines, boilers, condensers, feed water heaters, and other auxiliary mechanical components.
Major Responsibilities:
Review and integrate prime contract requirements into the development of master purchase documents, including legal and commercial terms.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Finance, Logistics, Insurance, and Tax departments to develop commercial and technical data for procurement documents.
Lead the development of project-specific purchasing procedures.
Support Engineering in preparing material requisitions and manage project bidder's lists with inputs from all operational groups.
Handle the formation of purchase documents, establish bid criteria, manage the bidding process, and negotiate and finalize purchase agreements.
Oversee procurement meetings and direct negotiations for purchase commitments.
Manage order-related activities, ensuring supplier compliance and effective resolution of issues.
Monitor billing processes for compliance and mentor less experienced procurement team members.
Contribute to procurement training programs and maintain key supplier relationships.
Utilize various software tools like Excel for bid analysis and Word for document management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of direct relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive understanding of procurement phases and excellent communication skills for effective supplier interaction.
Strong capability in bidder prequalification, bid preparation, and procurement management.
Deep knowledge of the power/nuclear industry, market trends, and technical specification analysis.
Expertise in contract management, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier relationship management.
Proficiency in procurement software and Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.