Inventory Demand Planning Manager
Stride, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Description

SUMMARY: The Inventory Demand Planning Manager is responsible for developing and implementing inventory planning strategies to support Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Development supply capabilities and financial goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• In partnership with the VP of Operations, develop and implement inventory planning strategies to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maintaining high in-stock levels
• Create advanced probability-based demand forecasts using statistical modeling techniques and big data analysis
• Analyze large datasets to identify demand patterns and build predictive demand models using advanced modeling and database tools
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to ensure inventory plans align with supply capabilities and financial goals.
• Develop and adjust reorder points and order quantities for products based on demand forecasts
• Monitor key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, fill rates, and inventory turn
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize inventory planning systems

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Five (5) years of experience building probability-based models using statistical modeling techniques and large datasets
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Excel skills and desire to improve them
• Exposure to Financial Planning and Analysis and budget cycles
• Ability to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exposure to and knowledge of Educational service provider materials inventory and systems
• Exposure to inventory demand planning
• Exposure to managing inventory for multiple product lines with varying demand patterns
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Desire to learn / improve skills with various modeling software tools
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $69,906.75 - $123,085.20. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Job Type
Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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