Resource Planning Analyst

Description:

Job Description

This position is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director of Product Management.

The Resource Planner will be skilled and effective in material forecasting, internal communications, and reporting.

Strong communication, organization, comfort with technology and time management skills are essential for success in this role.

Summary Statement of Overall Purpose/Goal of Position

In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our field sales staff in the allocation and deployment of marketing resources. This is a proactive role accountable for sales programs to support ongoing growth and provide support for the “Why Jaeckle” value proposition. In addition, they will also provide triage support for claims and other ongoing ad-hoc situations that prompt timely resolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include

• Monitors all “Z-SKU” inventory and replenishes as needed, coordinating with the appropriate buyer assigned to the manufacturers that provide finished samples directly
• For Jaeckle-produced samples, identifies the resources needed to produce collateral and works with the appropriate departments to facilitate production
• Establishes sample allocations around product launches, updates, and blitzes
• Supports the distribution of sample allocations throughout the footprint, working with Customer Service and Operations for order entry and fulfillment
• Provides Sales Management Team with data on unproductive displays and provides suggestions on new placements
• Manages displays and samples that need to be removed from the field and coordinates activity / necessary data work
• Works with other departments to provide data related to sample expense by supplier or product line
• Assists sales team with urgent sample deployment
• Coordinates with field sales function on display arrival timing
• Coordinates and replies to status updates on expected sample inventory arrival
• Works with marketing to develop and distribute stickers, labels, and promotional marketing collateral for samples and displays
• Arranges for preparation of launch kits utilizing necessary resources
• Assists in creating / modifying stock profiles of “Z-SKU” items for new/existing product lines
• Works directly with manufactures to secure item set up data for new samples, displays, and product updates
• Creates and maintains all “Z-SKU” item information and data
• Reporting on aged sample inventory to figure out if it needs to be sent out or written off
• Work on inventory adjustments for samples coming out of inventory
• Works with Marketing and IT to maintain the checklists and display codes for order entry and display tracking purposes
• Works on ad-hoc projects coordinating all sample fulfillment, communication, and tracking activity
• Coordinates activity around tradeshows and similar events
• Works directly with Jaeckle Showrooms to ensure product placement and replenishment
• Monitors the sample expense throughout the month to ensure we are meeting established budget metrics
• Monitors and replenishes levels of non-inventoried marketing collateral (labels, brochures, etc.)
• Fulfills non-inventoried requests
• Works with Operations to ensure Z-SKU consistency during the receiving and fulfillment process

Requirements:

Skill Requirements & Abilities

• High School Diploma required, College degree is preferred
• Post-secondary coursework or practical experience in Sales and/or Marketing
• Innovative problem solver; recognizing team member needs, providing and pursuing alternatives
• Ability to be hands-on with product and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exceptional computer skills and ability to learn and utilize various software programs
• Strong time management and organization skills are necessary
• Ability to work with diverse personalities while remaining tactful, professional and flexible