Inventory & Demand Planner
Join the team at New Jersey's largest wine and spirits distributor! At Allied Beverage Group, we're proud of our dynamic, family-based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you're looking for a great company with great people-this is the place to be! Overview The Inventory and Demand Planner is responsible for maintaining demand forecasts and ensuring proper inventory levels for assigned supplier portfolios. Responsibilities • Maintain demand forecasts, item attributes, and ship point attributes in Blue Ridge supply chain planning platform and ERP. • Collaborate frequently with Marketing team and suppliers to remain aware of pricing of pricing patterns and promotions, including monthly meetings to review forecast accuracy and opportunities for improvement. • Develop strong relationships with supplier customer service contacts and local market managers. • Review buying multiples, ship point brackets, order cycles, and lead times on a regular basis. • Ensure vendor information is up to date in ERP. • Issue and track purchase orders. Address shipping and receiving irregularities. • Review, approve, and issue purchase orders on a timely basis. • Check supplier confirmations to ensure accurate quantities and pricing. Adjust purchase orders as necessary. • Track orders, maintain accurate ETAs, and proactively work to resolve issues caused by shipping delays. • Coordinate with Receiving and take corrective action when defective or incorrect goods are received. File claims with suppliers, shippers, and insurance. • Achieve forecast accuracy, service level, and inventory turn targets. • Review KPIs regularly. Identify root cause of deficiencies and put in place action plans to rectify. Collaborate with department leadership and colleagues in Marketing as appropriate. • Research and identify issues with vendors. Negotiate to achieve desired results for quality, price, and timetables. • Manage inventory in ERP. • Perform inventory adjustments, manage reserves of allocated items, and adjust combo inventory. • Collaborate with Operations team to resolve inventory discrepancies between ERP and WMS. Qualifications • Bachelors Degree, Supply Chain preferred • Preferred 2+ years purchasing experience/internships • Prior experience in beverage alcohol and/or wholesale • Experience with Blue Ridge or similar purchasing tool • Comfort with MS Excel • Analytical mindset • Procurement/shipping knowledge Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000, depending on qualifications such as experience, education, and skillset. In addition to salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more. Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group Industry Leader - We are New Jersey's Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor Culture - We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration State of the Art Facility - We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019 Your Continued Growth - Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time Competitive Pay and Quality Benefits - Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package Allied Perks! - Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Allied Beverage Group participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. EEO and AI Disclosure Statement Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.