Supply Chain Category Planner

POSITION OVERVIEW
A rapidly growing, entrepreneurial technology company, Alarm.com is seeking a Supply Chain Category Planner to join its supply chain team.  As a fast, growing company, Alarm.com is looking for a Supply Chain Category Planner to own all facets of the supply chain in regard to one of our various hardware categories.  This role supports all forecasting, buying, internal and external engagement, and supplier management.  In this role, you should have an analytical mind and a strong business acumen. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.  This opportunity also will require you to work cross-functionally to support the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Supply Chain Category Planner I primary job responsibilities will include:

 

• Analyze supply and demand for a specific product category(ies), minimizing both overstock and out of stock occurrences.
• Work with overseas suppliers on production plans, product portfolio, pricing, etc. – this role is the main contact for all Alarm.com supply chain communication with specific suppliers.
• Proactively gather information to make rational forecasting decisions, analyzing those decisions on a consistent basis; identify variances, anomalies in forecast to actual and partner with the appropriate internal and external partners to improve the forecasting process
• Utilize analysis and inherent knowledge to make inventory purchasing decisions
• Ability to persuade executive level team of inventory strategy
• Manage product transitions:
  • Working with suppliers on component lead time, minimum order quantities, and production timelines
  • Work with product managers and marketing on product availability dates
  • Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements
  • Manage product discontinuations (EOL) to support marketing and product management
  • Responsible for developing and implanting a strategy to minimize inventory obsolescence.
• Facilitate meetings with the appropriate internal and external contacts of a specific category in order to manage the product line
• Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills
• Work cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc.
• Look for opportunities to adjust current processes to implement continuous improvement ideas
• Track and analyze RMA data; working to improve the quality process and reduce RMA rate for assigned product category(ies).
• Other duties as assigned

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics,or similar role
• On occasion, ability to work outside of standard business hours with overseas stakeholders as needed
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter who is able to operate independently
• Team player with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility
• Working knowledge of MS Office, with strong Excel skills
• Experience with MicroStrategy and Avercast a plus

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolvi