Nordic Naturals
Distribution Planner
Vista, CA
Sponsorship not specified$78k-$92kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisStatisticsOutbound SalesExcelSAPOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingDemand Planning
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About the role
- Communicate regularly with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure the timely shipment of finished goods and troubleshoot any issues that may impact fulfillment.
- Continuously improve the planning process by refining system inputs and collaborating with stakeholders to increase forecast accuracy.
- Analyze supply chain data to track Nordic Naturals key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, fill rate and on-time delivery.
Responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate levels of finished goods inventory across US and international/global distribution centers, balancing supply with customer demand to avoid stockouts or excess inventory.
- Manage inventory availability across DCs to meet both online and retail customer orders, minimizing stockouts and ensuring optimal service levels.
- Collaborate with sales (US Retail, International and ECommerce) teams to anticipate demand spikes during promotions and adjust distribution plans accordingly.
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply planning teams to ensure distribution plans align with promotions, product launches, and seasonal demand fluctuations.
- Leverage advanced planning systems such as John Galt, O9, Logility, OMP, Blue Yonder, or Kinaxis to generate reporting and maintain optimal distribution plans.
- Develop, generate and present regular reports to senior management highlighting distribution performance and inventory status.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Mathematics, Statistics is required.
- From a well regarded 4 year accredited university.
- 3-7 years of experience in data analytics, demand planning, materials planning, distribution planning or supply chain planning is required.
- Experience working with advanced planning systems such as John Galt Atlas, SAP, Oracle, Logility, OMP, Blue Yonder, or Kinaxis is required.
- Experience with retail, international and e-commerce fulfillment and distribution processes, including understanding the unique demands of direct-to-consumer channels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency in SAP systems and advanced knowledge of Excel for data analysis.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Experience in the supplement, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing industries.
- Ability to view situations with a positive attitude
- Positive
- Accountable - takes ownership for responsibilities, acknowledges and learns from mistakes
- Innovative
- Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely
- Customer Oriented
- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company processes
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
- Self Motivated
Compensation
- Salary: 78K - 92K
Company info
- Provide comprehensive feedback to the demand planning team by analyzing historical trends across customers, SKUs, and distribution points, ensuring continuous improvement in demand accuracy and forecast reliability.
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