Job Information
FlexStaff Inventory Planner - Food Industry Experience in Plainview, New York
Req Number 143470
FlexStaff is seeking an Inventory Planner for our client, a food importer located in Nassau County.
100% onsite Monday-Friday
The Inventory Planner is responsible for contributing to profit and growth of all channels of trade of the Wholesale Division by supporting the planning, purchasing and maintenance of effective inventory levels. The Planner coordinates purchases and manages inventory to achieve financial objectives (maximizing sales potential, minimizing loss from phase-outs and stock-outs) and works closely with Sales, Logistics, and Accounting.
Responsibilities
Manages inventory based on customer usage, and contract programs
Monitors product flows from suppliers and provides visibility of future product availability.
Communicates with suppliers to ensure product specifications are met
Prepares and issues purchase orders
Monitors fulfillment of purchase orders and the on-time delivery of products
Reviews back-order and out-of- stock issues, and work with Logistics and Sales teams on solutions
Takes special actions to reduce obsolescence and excess inventory
Knowledge of product classification for duty purposes
Able to update Futures Database to reflect the most up to date information: ETD, ETA
Able to direct allocation of inventory based upon the most urgent demand source
Qualifications
Experience as Planner in food industry, wholesale or distribution strongly preferred
Strong analytical and mathematical skills to provide statistics and metrics
Ability to turn data into useful insights with proven examples
Advanced Excel Skill set - ability/aptitude to learn/create spreadsheets using advanced formulas (Lookups, IF statements, pivot tables)
Excellent communication skills and coordination capabilities
Ability to drive conversation and influence peers
Ability to work and make informed decisions in fast paced environments
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Coverage
Retirement Profit & Sharing
Holidays
Summer Special Hours
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000/year
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.