Inventory Planner at NRI - NRI Distribution Inc

A Day in the Life

As an Inventory Planner, you will play an important part in ensuring efficient use of footprint and optimization of pick path for strategic planning of our clients product. You'll be working with products from some awesome clients that are heavily involved in the active lifestyle
What does success look like in this role?
The ideal candidate has effective communication and interaction across all levels of the organization including clients to proactively set up client footprints. They must be comfortable to work independently but also embrace collaboration and working within a dynamic, positive, and energetic team
Shift Schedule : Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

All About You

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Excellent technical capabilities with proficiency in warehouse management system (WMS),SQL and MS Office, highly proficient with Excel
• Exceptional analytical skills with the capability of defining, analyzing and resolving complicated problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties, follow through assignments with a minimum of direction, and be extremely detail oriented
• Highly motivated to dig in, create and improve processes
• Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Trustworthy and moral character

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in an inventory planning department preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., walking and standing for extended periods, climbing ladders/stairs, ok with heights in elevated areas and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc.

Things You Will be Doing

Responsible for providing weekly updates on dimming progress to DC management

• Looking at progress week over week to ensure we are capturing item dimensions to be able to turn on containerization and start using other solutions.
• Work with DC management to provide feedback, support, recommendations for concerns or obstacles.

Responsible for working with clients to get item forecasted data as well as item masters

• Use data to plan out optimal slotting/storage footprint and uses Aspire to slot the season layouts ahead of season
• Works with clients on setting up item masters correctly mapping them to appropriate billing, product and commodity groups

Manages the Inventory planning process for assigned buildings

• Determine quantity of slots required and ensure adequate supplies for racking.
• Secures sufficient labor for set up and maintenance of the slotting program.
• Monitors slotting to ensure no honey combing and reallocates product when needed.
• Following NRI safety rules, safety procedures, security protocol and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Keeps work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and tidy condition at all times
• Performs other duties as requested

Perks Staff purchase program

• - wear the brands you love!
Staff benefits plan
• - chose the benefits that are right for you!
Flexible and fun work environment
• - work hard and play hard!
Internal opportunities
• - we believe in growing our own!

NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are selected for an interview there are accommodations upon request. We consult with applicants and provide suitable accommodations. If someone would like an accommodation they can reach out to our team in the following ways: [email protected] or 604-336-8144.

Compensation: $24.04 - $36.06