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Detroit, MI

Distribution Planner

Detroit, MI

Little-Crooks

Detroit, MI

Distribution Planner

Execute strategies for packing, pre-packs, size balancing and inventory balancing
Responsible for lot planning, including sizing the buy across time
Develop and implement costing and routing models for existing and prospective customers
Collaborate with Buying and MDP Director/Manager to develop and execute lot level targets for store counts, velocity, pairs per store and receipt timing
Initiate assortment planning process in collaboration with buying partners
Keep monitoring orders and make sure all orders would be processing to meet SSD
Planning and Organizing

New York, NY

Global Distribution Planner

New York, NY

Jacobson Inc

New York, NY

Global Distribution Planner

Manage and optimize flow of products in supply network
Providing an input / participation to monthly & weekly planning meetings with market representatives
Communicate with all stakeholders in supply chain including markets representatives to solve product distribution related issues
Distribution process execution and products flow planning between hubs, distribution centers and markets
Pro-actively monitor and report expected out of stocks and deviations for defined KPI’s, focusing on root causes and issue resolving
Actively participation in dedicated planning projects
Assuring high service levels on daily basis

present

New York, NY

Distribution Planner, Williams

New York, NY

McKenzie-Wolf

present

New York, NY

Distribution Planner, Williams

present

Manage new store planned inventory levels to insure in stock store opening
Work with visual floor set to insure in stock and presentation quantity by location
Develop distribution strategies and utilize JDA to maximize in stock position
Create and update store groups to support distribution strategy
Review and fill back orders
Distribute initial order and replenishment to stores
Analyze stock to sales and adjust store parameters to increase or decrease product flow

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Harvard University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Skills Skills

Influence Distributors to adapt the program, develop customer loyalty and establish strong working relationship with distributors
Understand the dynamics between supply and demand balancing and be able to help distributors optimize inventory levels and maximize fill rate
Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing complex business data from multiple product groups. Continuously develop and refine analytical and statistical models to forecast demand
Responsibilities include analyzing product trends, explaining forecast changes to corporate and manufacturing planning organizations, managing supply available to ensure customer satisfaction is high. Responsible and accountable for forecast accuracy metrics and supporting manufacturing in overall lead time attainment metrics
Key player in the Co-Planning team to provide distributor insight’s on product ramps, demand changes and driving communication back to distributors when an imbalance is created between supply and demand
Identify and drive change in dependent processes both within Cisco and with Distribution Partners – partnering to establish a programmatic structure to define and execute process evolution internally and externally to optimize the relationship between inventory planning and order management
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Strong problem solving, decision making and influence skills
9) Demonstrated application of knowledge of distribution concepts, practices and procedures
Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Distribution Planner, Williams Sonoma Resume Examples & Samples

Develop distribution strategies and utilize JDA to maximize in stock position
Translate assortment and buy plans into distribution parameters
Analyze stock to sales and adjust store parameters to increase or decrease product flow
Distribute initial order and replenishment to stores
Work with visual floor set to insure in stock and presentation quantity by location
Recommend to Planner and merchant distribution strategies to maximize business
1-2 year previous retail distribution experience

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Influence Distributors to adapt the program, develop customer loyalty and establish strong working relationship with distributors
Able to balance multiple functional inputs including distributor forecasts, point of sale information, inventory buffer requirements, product life cycle information from marketing, and statistical forecasts to agree on monthly distributor forecast
Understand the dynamics between supply and demand balancing and be able to help distributors optimize inventory levels and maximize fill rate
Responsible for analyzing and synthesizing complex business data from multiple product groups. Continuously develop and refine analytical and statistical models to forecast demand
Responsibilities include analyzing product trends, explaining forecast changes to corporate and manufacturing planning organizations, managing supply available to ensure customer satisfaction is high. Responsible and accountable for forecast accuracy metrics and supporting manufacturing in overall lead time attainment metrics
Key player in the Co-Planning team to provide distributor insight’s on product ramps, demand changes and driving communication back to distributors when an imbalance is created between supply and demand
Identify and drive change in dependent processes both within Cisco and with Distribution Partners – partnering to establish a programmatic structure to define and execute process evolution internally and externally to optimize the relationship between inventory planning and order management
A minimum of 5 years of demand planning, supply and demand balancing, operations management, production control, and inventory management
Prior experience in Forecasting, Modeling, Financial Analysis, Product Marketing and Manufacturing Planning is preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Strong problem solving, decision making and influence skills
Excellent interpersonal, influence and presentation skills required
Thrive in an environment with an agenda for change, growth, innovation, and entrepreneurial behavior

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure stores maintain appropriate in-stock, service levels, and weeks on hand objectives
Plan and execute allocation strategies to support Visual floor sets, New Store and Brand expansion
Understanding of a multi channel brand
Support specialized store assortments (Shopkeeper, warm weather, Flagship, bay variations, special purchase or store needs)
Resolve allocation issues and follow-up with the field as needed
Track receipts to support in-season allocation strategies. Daily communication with the Distribution Centers to prioritize receipts for Visual floor sets, New Season floor sets, New Store and Brand expansion
Strong Analytical Skills to further support departments sales and service level goals
Excel and Microsoft suite
Store opening experience
2-4 years demand planning/ allocation relevant work experience
Store opening or store planning experience preferred
Thorough understanding of retail math

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Weekly communication with each store to determine inventory needs for allocated product as well as chip and dent flow
Manage weekly truck schedules for each individual store by communicating with the Distribution Center and the Transportation team
Plan and execute allocation strategies to support New Stores
Support specialized store assortments (bay variations, special purchase or store needs)
Experience with Microstrategy and SAP software preferred

Outlet Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

1-2 years of experience production planning, logistics or distribution planning in Luxury business. Preferred experience in outlet management
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with different teams
Fluent in English, Italian

Assistant Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Global and U.S. Inventory teams to identify inventory needs to be fulfilled from U.S. inventories
In partnership with Global Allocation Manager, maintain communication and status log of all Global inventory requests
Review and Analyze U.S. ownership by DC for allocation reserves on a daily basis and maximize in-market opportunities and fulfill Global inventory needs
Coordinate Purchase Order Placement against the reserves and communicate any adjustments necessary to ensure final orders match final approved allocations
Initiate outbound global shipments with U.S. DC and Logistics partners
Attend weekly DC & Logistics calls to monitor and follow up on the status of outbound shipments from the U.S
2-5 years previous retail planning an/or distribution experience
Excellent technical skills, specifically Excel and other Microsoft office applications

Distribution Planner, Williams Resume Examples & Samples

Review and fill back orders
Manage new store planned inventory levels to insure in stock store opening
Monitor and resolve inventory control issues with on hand accuracy and data integrity
Insure stores maintain appropriate in stock services levels weeks on hand
Create and update store groups to support distribution strategy

Regional Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Works with Elemica and Planning tools to determine Supply plan to our Key customers
Works daily with customer care, transport, plants and customer sites & sales teams to ensure excellence in service
Replenishment planning for all our external warehouses
Active Inventory Management and managing Slow and Non Movers and Off Quality Material in the Region
Parameter setup to ensure systems operate correctly
Data administration tasks
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and standard business practices as they pertain to planning functions, including internal control

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage the financial success of one or more divisions/departments by meeting sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division/department and class style ,store and size
Collaborate with merchandising to develop and communicate a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities by division/department and class. Style store size
Identify risks and opportunities to business partners and recommend strategies to achieve financial goals
Manage inventory for all basic styles at size to meet division/department financial goals
Communicate region, division alpha, level financial results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis
The Distribution planner strategizes initial seasonal inventory allocations and replenishment exceptions, with emphasis on store-level inventory levels and basics management. The distribution planner provides the organization analysis and data points from retail stores and distribution centers regarding product inventory levels for the successful allocation of products
Execute strategies for packing, pre-packs, size balancing and inventory balancing
Prepare DC capacity forecasts and action plans to manage product flow that match sales plans while addressing DC capacity
Analyze and recommend exceptions for changes to plans and model stocks to support packing goals and capacity issues
Ensure on-time initial allocation for right product at right location
Execute timely exception management for store level, capacity issues, or business needs
Analyze store-level data to identify chain/division trends, DC-specific and store-specific inventory issues
Develop monthly forecasts of sales and inventory for Basics managed thru demand forecasting
Execute allocation and replenishment thru advanced supply chain methodologies
Recommend, implement and manage additional applications of advanced supply chain
Assign responsibilities and set clear, measurable objectives for direct report
Develop direct reports to achieve peak performance and individual career goals
Manage and support the career development process of one or more Distribution Analysts to ensure job satisfaction, retention and future talent development (IDP)
Provide timely feedback and direction to direct reports to foster rapid skill development and performance improvement
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-brand and cross-functional team (merchandising, marketing, production, planning, and DC/Operations)
Prioritize and set expectations around key deliverables with cross-functional team and peers
Develop cross-divisional relationships to share best practices
Able to interpret current business results to identify key learnings and develop future strategies
Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, inventory productivity measures such as weeks of supply (WOS), etc. and how to impact them
1-2 years experience as a Inventory Analyst or equivalent
1-3 years of distribution planning or related analytical experience
Problem Solving: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
Influencing: Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action
Systems and Tools Acumen: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly like Teradata DCM forecasting

Demand & Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

MBA in Operations/ Systems from a premier business school preferably with a prior engineering degree OR Masters in statistics/ related field
2-4 years of professional work experience in demand planning, Inventory planning OR sales analytics function
Hand’s on experience in SAP is must
Excellent MS Excel skills are require
Sould be willing to work on cross functional projects and taking assignments in other supply chain domains.Inventory Planning/Control

Well Site Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Provide planning, supply chain and logistical support of well-site activity
Work with operations and sales to effectively supply product to customers
Manage and coordinate new and existing equipment
Keep an accurate and up-to-date outgoing and incoming log for all deliveries
Oversee prompt inventory reconciliation to ensure timeliness of customer invoices
HS degree
Good personal management skills such as organized work, and scheduling

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Prepare delivery schedules to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operations at all times
Understand supply issues. Proactively seek advice from the Terminal & Supply Teams and the Distribution Team Leader as required
Schedule deliveries daily, according to customer requirements, resource, stock availability, BP standards and guidelines
Strong negotiator with the ability to influence others
Ensure that scheduled trips do not breach New Zealand law or BP HSSE policies
Reconcile planned delivery volumes against delivered volumes
Work with the Capability Development Lead and the Logistics Analyst and Systems Support to develop effective measures and information capture processes associated with the scheduling function
Monitor personal planning performance, in conjunction with individual and team KPI’s, identify issues and implement actions to resolve them
Management and importation of dips received by customers. Liaise with business managers and customers with regard to validation of data
Answer and respond to communications relating to delivery shifts. This will include making relevant changes in scheduling system WINDMS, clearly communicating changes made to all key stakeholders and ensuring fleet efficiency is maintained effectively
Perform Post-Event scheduling including entering relevant orders when changes to original plans identified either by Reconciliation Administrators or from validations performed by Distribution Planner between Shift Reports and WINDMS
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required for this role
Strong team player that contributes to creating a motivational team environment
A demonstrated capability in problem solving techniques
Self-motivated, illustrating good organisational / time management skills
SAP and excel skills required

Global Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Manage and optimize flow of products in supply network
Distribution process execution and products flow planning between hubs, distribution centers and markets
Assuring high service levels on daily basis
Monitor inventory, service and safety stock in your area of responsibility
Strive to minimize cost of transport, taken into consideration service and inventory targets
Pro-actively monitor and report expected out of stocks and deviations for defined KPI’s, focusing on root causes and issue resolving
Communicate with all stakeholders in supply chain including markets representatives to solve product distribution related issues
Monitor quality and ensure correct master data and parameters set up in supply chain systems
Providing an input / participation to monthly & weekly planning meetings with market representatives
In line with carbon oxide emission targets, support load optimization in line with supply allocation rules
Actively participation in dedicated planning projects
Are a center of positive energy with a hands on approach
Are customer minded and team oriented collaborator
Like to design and optimize processes and have attention to details
Have excellent communication & negotiation skills

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with OTR team and commercial team for order management
Take replenishment plan to meet customer service and inventory objectives
Keep monitoring orders and make sure all orders would be processing to meet SSD
Make production plan and confirm materials and capacity availability
Ensure the productions deliver to customer on time
Update shipping schedule and work with the relevant personnel to ensure its execution
Link between OTR and manufacturing production
Analysis the root cause for back orders and push the manufacturing org fulfillment
Monitor weekly and monthly manufacturing performance measures
Regular data integrity review and maintain in Oracle
Bachelors Degree with minimum 3 years’ experience as planner role in a manufacturing environment
Oracle or other ERP system knowledge and experience preferred
Fluency in English and Mandarin for both written and verbal communication

Assistant Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Perform weekly reporting and develop ad hoc reporting, as necessary
Execute transfer of inventory between Retail, online, and outlet concepts to achieve ideal inventory levels based on current and future demand
Support Distribution Planners in management of allocation strategies, maintaining appropriate in-stock, service levels, and weeks on hand targets
Set-up and maintain replenishment models within the allocation system to ensure timely processing of new, current, and discontinued merchandise
Resolve allocation issues and follow-up with the field, as needed
Strong analytical skills to further support departments sales and service level goals
Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft suites
Attention to detail and understanding of complex retail fleet
Planning/allocation experience a plus
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficient in Excel

Well Site Distribution Planner Level Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure full compliance with Solvay and D.O.T. transportation guidelines
Review delivery checklists and schedule needed equipment repairs while properly updating logs
Detailed understanding of shipping documentation and the ability to review them
Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs on technology hardware
Make/apply labeling to ISOs/transports going out to the field
Provide logistics backup where needed within other facilities
Available to support plant activities by working weekends or holidays when required
Ability to support a high volumes of calls and emails
Comply with all Solvay safety rules and company policies, including Solvay Life Saving Rules
1+ years of experience as well site delivery coordinator with proven skill set
3+ years in distribution or warehouse management - prior oil field experience preferred
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven innovator

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Initiate assortment planning process in collaboration with buying partners
Collaborate with Buying and MDP Director/Manager to develop and execute lot level targets for store counts, velocity, pairs per store and receipt timing
Responsible for lot planning, including sizing the buy across time
Partners with Buying & Planning teams to execute the WIF
Utilize quarterly business correctable analysis to provide insights for missed opportunities for business unit
Evaluate current business environment in partnership with the Buying team to identify opportunities to maximize over-performing styles and corrective actions to exit under-performing styles
Undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing or related experience
1 to 2 years of Retail merchandise planning experience required
Ability to thrive in a fast paced ever changing work environment as well as a collaborative team atmosphere
Combination of strong analytical and communication skills
Advanced technical skills including Excel, Access, Data Warehouse Systems, and Makoro or other Planning Systems Experience

Stock Seed Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

SAP knowledge highly desired
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Planning, Agriculture, Business, or related area
Desire 3 to 5 years supply chain, logistics, planning, customer operations, manufacturing operations or seed business experience required

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

1) HS diploma or equivalent with 2-4 years of relevant administrative/operational support in manufacturing operations or office environment directly related to the duties of the job, OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of work experience
2) Able to demonstrates ability to solve somewhat more complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job
3) Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately
4) Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity
5) Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments. May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments
6) Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments
7) Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand
8) Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations. Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers
9) Demonstrated application of knowledge of distribution concepts, practices and procedures
10) Knowledge of transportation carriers and customary rates

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Order fulfillment Management: Liaise with subsidiary partners and customer order services to manage and review orders placed
Bachelors Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant order management experience required
Logistics/Supply Chain experience preferred
Planning experience preferred
Experience with SAP highly desired
Must be Proficient in MS office
Independent, resourceful and self-driven with a customer service oriented mindset

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure store inventory levels reflect merchandise strategies and stores positioned to meet or exceed sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals across a rapidly growing fleet of stores
Participate in seasonal inventory allocation strategies that support the investment review strategies
Work ranges from tactical execution, statistical data analysis, preparation and population of reports, and interpretation/summary of findings to inform recommendations
Responsible for suite of reporting to support categories or division and inform in-season actions
Support the commercial plan by ensuring marketed product is tracked and prioritized through the supply chain, highlighting any potential issues
Assist in defining business and systems strategy, develop requirements, and implement practical business solutions
Growth mindset
Demonstrated expertise with IM Planning and Allocation systems
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving capabilities
Experience in Advanced MS Excel
Ability to manage work independently
3-4 years experience in inventory management

Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Develop and implement costing and routing models for existing and prospective customers
Identify opportunities to for rail moves
Schedules and coordinates the distribution of freight in the most economically advantageous manner
Monitor workflow and process
Maintain working knowledge of US Postal rates and regulations
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
Responsible for building all freight LTL, TL, etc. that is not Customer routed
Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience
Able to demonstrates ability to solve somewhat more complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job. Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately. Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity
Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows or other technical tools in completing assignments. May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments. Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments
Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand
Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations. Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers
Demonstrated application of knowledge of Distribution/Logistic concepts, practices and procedures

Junior Distribution Planner Resume Examples & Samples

Prepare daily replenishment to countries by store by category
Work closely with regional and country merchandising team to allocate according to merchandising strategies & planned assortment
Provide analytical support to understand current stock level and sales trend
Communicate with headquarter to arrange delivery and replenishment
Conduct periodic reviews to manage stock consolidation

Distribution Planner, International Men s Resume Examples & Samples

Provide necessary analysis in preparation for key meetings, participate in special projects, and conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed
Initiate POs balanced appropriately by DC and buys sizes appropriately by SRD
Recommend and execute pull ups, pushbacks, rebuys and cancellations of lots based on performance
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Proven ability to problem solve, identify opportunities, and implement improvements
Combination of strong analytical and communication skills Advanced technical skills including Excel, Access, Data Warehouse Systems, and Makoro or other Planning Systems Experience

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