Inventory Planning Specialist

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity for an Inventory Planner with a sports apparel company located in Beaverton, OR.    Work schedule will be Monday – Friday, typically 8a – 5p.  Fulltime, 40 hour work week.  Duration is a 6+ month assignment, possible extension, however no guarantee.  Pay rate is $23.00 /hour. JOB DETAILS The nature of the work is focused on the effective and efficient distribution of products and services to customers. Drive an integrated purchase (planning), availability and inventory management process that effectively supports category business brand, service and profitability objectives. Taking the lead in establishing/maintaining seasonal purchasing strategy and rationale which aligns to inventory planning objectives (revenue, demand coverage, inventory turn and utilization, etc.) while minimizing risk and maximizing flexibility. Continually evaluate and assess internal and external data, plans, capabilities and constraints to understand impact to effective inventory management execution. Support monthly net demand forecast and secure on-time customer order coverage through development and maintenance of seasonal and monthly purchase plans. Monitor and report customer sell-in progress against confirmed demand plan and projected supply; manage availability control file to achieve revenue and demand coverage targets. Operational excellence (including knowledge of planning tools, their dependencies and associated systems, being accurate, communicate well and an understanding of KPI's). SKILLS Experience in a forecasting or inventory capacity. Experience with forecasting, buying and inventory planning and control processes.  EDUCATION Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 2 years directly relevant work experience   Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter at bris551@kellyservices.com Why Kelly®?At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]