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Planning and Inventory Specialist

Vaco
$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / yr
United States, Tennessee, Brentwood
5501 Virginia Way (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Inventory & Supply Chain Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison between customer demand forecasts, supply plans, and inventory projections, ensuring that optimal stock levels are maintained across all channels. You will collaborate with various internal teams, including production, sales, and logistics, to ensure that our inventory is aligned with customer needs and demand trends. Location: Brentwood, TN 100% in Office Key Responsibilities: Inventory Management: Develop and maintain accurate inventory schedules to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent stockouts or overages. Forecast & Demand Planning: Act as the bridge between customer demand forecasts and supply chain plans, ensuring seamless coordination between the two. Lead Time Coordination: Monitor and manage 3-6 month lead times, ensuring effective communication with international suppliers and managing expectations for delivery timelines. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, logistics, and accounting teams to align inventory strategies with customer demands and business objectives. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze inventory data to identify trends, optimize inventory turnover rates, and recommend adjustments to improve overall efficiency. System Updates & Accuracy: Regularly update inventory systems to reflect current conditions, stock adjustments, and inventory movement. Inventory Audits: Conduct regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy, compliance with company policies, and to identify discrepancies. Key Requirements: Proven experience in inventory management, supply chain coordination, or a related field. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make actionable decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multiple departments. Knowledge of inventory management software and systems. Experience managing international suppliers and lead times. Attention to detail with the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy optimizing inventory systems to meet both customer and business needs, we encourage you to apply! Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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