Sr. Inventory Planner at Advance Auto Parts

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management field
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or other related field (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience)
Advanced Excel and analytical skills, with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management (must demonstrate proficiency)
Experience & familiarity in inventory management systems and Software (e.g., Blue Yonder, Relex, Manhattan Associates, or SAP)
Self-motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic
Outstanding organizational skills with a natural curiosity and interest in problem solving
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workload, juggling multiple concurrent projects and deliverables
Strong sense of urgency to change, adapt, and push processes forward
Curiosity to ask “why” behind the data and dig into the root cause opportunities

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers to maintain adequate inventory to support AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated stores
Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and depth in-stock metrics
Track vendor PO’s from order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in full
Root cause supplier issues to maintain acceptable performance
Monitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experience
Participate in Lifecycle Management review process; determine path forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventory
Monitor inventory-turn performance and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock
Leader in establishing a strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achieved
Mentor and develop less experienced Inventory Analysts with day-to-day responsibilities
Develop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike
Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership; work with key partners to measure progress against targets
Tell data-driven stories, using information from multiple sources, to provide actionable insights
Work with large amounts of data and create reports for Senior Management team
Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address
Effectively communicate with cross functional teams, field team members and leadership to present data and resolution
Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influence an optimal outcome
Proactively communicate and resolve all issues regarding product flow from Vendor to DC to Store and resolve potential service disruptions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Inventory PlanningPurchase OrdersKPI AnalysisWeeks of SupplyDepth in-StockVendor ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisSupply Chain MonitoringLifecycle ManagementInventory OptimizationPO TrackingBusiness Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Sr. Inventory Planner role?

A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management field is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Advanced Excel and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to work with large amounts of data, conduct root cause analysis, and tell data-driven stories using information from multiple sources.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team environment look like at Advance Auto Parts for this role?

The role involves developing and fostering a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners, mentoring less experienced Inventory Analysts, and establishing strong collaborative vendor-facing relationships.