Director Demand Planning Jobs in Boca Raton, FL (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are…

With over 50 years of experience, and several CITY HOME and Ashley HomeStore showrooms and distribution centers throughout Florida, CITY HOME continues to be recognized as a top furniture company in South Florida and nationwide. By joining CITY HOME, you become part of a family-spirited organization that is focused on you! With planned local growth, plus growth in new markets over the next several years, the CITY HOME team is excited about the future. Join our fun, family-spirited team to build a long-lasting career at a company that will continue to challenge, develop, and appreciate its Associates. Click Here to watch our Company video!  

Our Vision is to be the home store.

Our Purpose is to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place.

Our Mission is to provide quality home furnishings, at excellent values, in an exciting and fun environment.

Our Values: Mutual Trust & Respect | Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneurial Spirit | Customer Focus | Teamwork | Giving Back

What This Role Is…

As a Supply Chain Planner, the primary function of this position is to maintain high in stock availability whilst optimizing the inbound flow, and maintaining healthy inventory levels to ensure customer satisfaction. The Supply Chain Planner is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with vendors and internal cross-functional teams. You will optimize order flow, monitor and replenish inventory, and manage demand planning software tools such as Blue Ridge and AS400. Your contributions will ensure the success of the Supply Chain team within the Merchandising department at CITY HOME.

Position Title: Supply Chain Planner
Reports To:      Supply Chain Manager
Location:          Onsite/ Tamarac Corporate Office
Department/Sub-Department: Merchandising/ Supply Chain
Salary:               Starting at $60,000 DOE

What You'll Do…
As a Supply Chain Planner, your primary responsibilities will be:

• Demand Planning – Plans weekly demand rates for Manager of Supply Chain to approve based on 10 weeks of written business. Plans seasonal demand changes and works around holiday factory shutdowns. Documents action plans to Manager of Supply Chain for groups outside of our inventory targets. Plans new product and promotional buy plans based on sales and inventory level commitments determined by the Buyer. Manages demand planning software tools such as Blue Ridge and AS400.
• Supply Planning – Maintains high in stock level through filling stock outs from overseas or domestic warehouses since re-optimizing orders when demand rate changes will cause product to be over/under-stocked. Optimizes order flow by properly spacing out shipments based on demand. Moves up, pushes out, or cancels orders to maintain inventory levels underneath maximum commitment but over safety stock levels. Highlights significant overstocks to Manager for suggested incremental sales promotions. Enters, monitors, and replenishes showroom inventory (if applicable) .
• Monitoring of Shipping – Verifies and confirms that orders are on track and correct. Confirms vendor receipt of orders. Confirms quantities and invoice totals. Confirms ship dates upon order confirmation. Monitors any changes and promptly reports and documents for Supply Chain Manager. Investigates discrepancies from vendor/representative or factory .
• Discontinued Product Planning – Manages the planning of the sell down of discontinued product to time out to new product introductions as approved by the Buyer. Monitors sales results of discontinued product to determine appropriate items to act on per Buyer's approval. Reviews weekly to verify discontinued product plan is on track.
• Vendor/Factory Performance Audits – Recommends areas for improvement to increase the efficiency of supply chain: verifies factory lead times, shipping accuracies, cutting cycles, and buying group consolidations. Follows up on any quality issues that need to be addressed from product sample quality notes. Documents and records vendor Plan/Do/Check/Act (PDCA) cycle.
• Order Creation – Issues purchase orders as needed to properly maintain target in stock and inventory levels for active products. Approves/rejects EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) exceptions.
• Logistics – Works with Supply Chain Manager and Logistics Manager to ensure low cost and timely shipments domestically and internationally. Spreads out order flow of receiving and prioritizes items with backorder for receiving first. Approves/rejects DHL shipping exceptions.

Additional duties and responsibilities as a Supply Chain Planner:

• Communication of Issues – Communicates issues cross functionally as directed. Creates sample requests for new product/quality issues. Submits paperwork to graphics team for showroom tag changes. Processes return to vendor (RTV) paperwork. Attends monthly vendor meetings to review performance.
• Spreadsheets/Reports – Compiles and updates various reports to assist Supply Chain Manager and Buyer including the following: inventory audit, projections, fabric ordering spreadsheets (if applicable), and truck scheduling. Updates freight costs and creates freight PO's. Audits Showroom Inventory reporting for changes. Audits end of day (EOD) receiving discrepancies and reports discrepancies to Supply Chain Manager, Supplier, Operations, and Accounting. Responsible for approving financial transactions such as invoices and RTVs and preparing financial transactions for approval by upper management.
• Database Management – Submits floor plan note template to sell off product, move to web, or move to clearance. Sets up new vendors and new factory buying groups .
• CITY HOME Operating System - Upholds CITY HOME's dynamic process of continuous improvement and learning (also known as CFOS) within the department by implementing suggestions.
• Adheres to all assigned Standard Work and Role and Responsibilities for your role.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed, beyond those listed in the responsibilities. Changing business conditions may trigger changes to job responsibilities (i.e., COVID-19).

What We're Looking For…

• Competencies and Job Specific Skills
  • Effective communication: active listening, speaking effectively, writing concisely
  • Negotiating
  • Forecasting
  • Identifying and solving problems
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently
  • Efficient decision-making

What's Required…

• Education & Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Logistics required.
  • 1+ years of experience in related field.
• Work Environment & Schedule:
  • Monday through Friday
  • Occasional early morning hours and late evenings may be required to attend events and conduct special projects.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged sitting
• Technology Requirements:
  • High level knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook, etc.)
  • SharePoint
  • Google Suite (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • AS400
  • EDI
  • Blue Ridge
• Certifications / Licenses:
  • N/A
    

What Benefits You’ll Receive…

• Competitive and Transparent Compensation
  • Visibility into all Associate-level pay ranges within your department
  • Opportunity for performance-based and profit sharing bonuses
• Associate Well-being
  • Workforce and Demand Planning for Leveled Workload
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Opportunity for Flexible Work Environment and Schedule (varies by department and role)
  • Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Health Benefits
  • Free virtual healthcare services (for Associates enrolled in our medical plans)
  • Medical options include Employer-funded HSA options
  • Vision to support your eye health and well-being
  • 100% Employer-paid Dental option available to all Associate
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life & Disability Insurance 100% employer-sponsored options
  • Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Hospital, Critical Care, etc.)
• Retirement Benefits
  • 401(k) - once enrolled, Associates are 100% vested with discretionary Company Match
  • Roth 401K Option
  • Financial Wellness webinars
• Growth Opportunities
  • 90% Promote from Within
  • Access to various training for professional development
  • Individual Development Plan (IDP) (varies by department)
• Associate Purchase Discount Program
• And so much more….

Are Your Excited?… 

Here are your next steps:

• Apply
• Submit your application and resume
• Application Review
• A CITY HOME Recruiter will carefully review your qualifications
• Virtual Interview         
• Complete your short video interview with our AI Virtual Assistant
• Recruiter Review
• Your interview will be reviewed by a recruiter
• Recruiter Follow up
• A recruiter will contact you by phone to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Meet with the hiring manager for an in-person interview

CITY HOME, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. At CITY HOME, Inc. we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and a valued member of the team.