Inventory Planner - Parts

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Love.

It's what makes Subaru, Subaru®.

As a leading auto brand in the US, we strive to be More Than a Car Company®.

Subaru believes in being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations but with actions that set an example for others to follow.

That's what we call our Subaru Love Promise®.

Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability.

With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.

Subaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product.

We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table.

Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.

SUMMARY

Responsible for forecasting, demand planning, procurement, and distribution of service parts for Subaru of America (SOA).

Creates purchase and transfer orders, monitors supplier compliance to purchase order due dates through continuous vendor management, and expedites parts that are in short supply.

Conducts the daily review of, and addresses and resolves, parts supply issues.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Conducts daily review of stock keeping units (SKUs) assigned in the planning system work queue to address backorders, projected stock outs, purchase orders, expedites, and inventory allocations.


* Chooses the correct forecasting method for each SKU and understands the concept of bill of materials (BOM) planning.

Develops seasonal demand forecasts and end-of-model sell down strategies as well as new model launches Initial Order Quantities.


* Conducts daily checks of identified or suspected data integrity issues and works to resolve or escalate those issues as appropriate.


* Analyzes demand on a daily basis and distributes stock across Subaru of America's (SOA's) parts Regional Distribution Center (RDC) network.


* Communicates and collaborates with SOA, Subaru Corporation (SBR), Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA), and any relevant internal departments at SOA to provide estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) and parts supply issue resolution, in order to provide the best parts service to the end customer.


* Collaborates daily with RDCs teams to process hot shipments and transfers.


* Adapts, innovates, and implements solutions to ever-changing supply chain demands, scenarios, and exceptions.


* Resolves receipt discrepancies and provides direction for defective inventory and part returns to vendors, including coordinating necessary activities with RDCs in the event non-conforming inventory is found to have been supplied by a vendor.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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