Supply Chain Category Planner I

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 primary job responsibilities will include:

• Analyze supply and demand for a specific product category(ies), minimizing both overstock and out of stock occurrences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain communication with designated suppliers, including production planning, product portfolio management, and related activities.
• Proactively gather information to make rational forecasting decisions and execute analysis against historical data trends, while utilizing strong communication both upstream and downstream to key stakeholders.
• Utilize proactive analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions.
• Manage product transitions:
  • Coordinate with Product Managers and Marketing on product availability and rollout timelines.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on component lead times, minimum order quantities, and production schedules.
  • Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements.
  • Manage product discontinuations (EOL) to support marketing and product management.
  • Implement strategies to minimize inventory obsolescence.
• Ability to keep organized and accurate data for month end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI review.
• Facilitate meetings with the appropriate internal and external contacts of a specific category.
• Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and analyze RMA data; working to improve the quality process and reduce RMA rate for assigned product category(ies).
• Use sound business judgment and creativity to effectively navigate ambiguity, making timely and well-informed decisions to support supply chain goals.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field.
• 2+ 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 PowerBI a plus.

 

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

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.

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