Murphy & Associates, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Sourcing Manager
Murphy & Associates, Inc. has been providing technology and business consulting services in the Greater Seattle Area since 1980. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager to manage the Planning & Replenishment process for stores, collaborate with various planning teams, and implement process improvements in inventory management.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Manages the Planning & Replenishment process for stores
Test the soundness of the replenishment plan assumption based on history, review projected store inventory, and mitigate inventory failure or excess positions
Partner with Demand Planning, Allocation planning, Inventory Planning and Procurement, and product teams on new product launches and on-going replenishment alignment
Identify and model an alternate supply network and store assortment strategy to improve service levels and inventory investment performance
Model store assortment, develop inventory/service strategy, and jointly review store service level and replenishment strategies with retail store leadership, customers' buying team, and store replenishment planning team
Root-cause process failures and implement process improvements
Responsible for leading & supporting projects as assigned by the business
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of DRP methodologies and supply chain management, with the ability to train across the organization
Experience in using planning systems like SAP/Oracle/O9 or other equivalent planning systems
Experience in implementing supply chain systems and process improvement (CPFR, VMI, ERP, APS)
Demonstrate ability/willingness to originate and lead cross-functional projects
Ability to develop strategies and process innovation to achieve business goals
Basic SQL knowledge
Ability to connect and influence business partners (peers + 2 levels) across functional organization
Advanced Excel modeling experience required
Role is 100% onsite required
Client requires a background check before starting
Client requires the candidate to be a US citizen/Green Card holder
Preferred
Telecom and supply chain
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills; the role can be chaotic
Company
Murphy & Associates, Inc.
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