What you'll do Forecast demand for ongoing programs as well as recent programs. Meet with vendors and provide Mark's Commercial order projections. Provide Mark's Commercial order projections to Retail PODs for shared products. Analyze core inventory requirements for Fulfillment Centres. Review seasonal Fulfillment Centre inventory and take action on stranded inventory. Work with IT and business partners to test and implement planning tools. Balance inventory between Fulfillment Centres. Contact PODs for product recommendations supporting customer opportunities. Lead recurring forecast cycles using approved planning assumptions, size curves, inventory holds, safety stock settings, allocation logic, and quarterly planning processes. Perform scenario analysis and recommend actions to mitigate supply, inventory, and service-level risks. Support the development and maintenance of forecasting tools, templates, and planning models. Calculate demand and place import purchase orders.
Implement item coverage and floor values based on demand forecasts. Analyze demand and place purchase orders ahead of cost increases when appropriate. Analyze inventory positions, open sales orders, and fulfillment constraints to identify risks and opportunities. Coordinate inventory transfers, inbound shipments, vendor supply commitments, and replenishment activities. Review seasonal inventory strategies and recommend actions to mitigate excess and stranded inventory. Monitor and manage critical purchase order activity throughout the procurement lifecycle. Own material purchase order exceptions and ensure timely resolution through established workflows. Analyze open purchase orders, vendor confirmations, and supply constraints to recommend buy, expedite,