VMI Replenishment Planner

JOB SUMMARY:
The VMI Planner oversees and manages the complete the process,
from customer orders being placed to the products being delivered to
the customer. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and
timely order execution while driving process efficiency across the
supply chain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Order Management:
1. Manages and maintains the customer's inventory replenishment
levels and stock models based on approved schedule and agreed-
upon targets.
2. Monitors and analyzes utilization, product availability, pricing, and
lead times to prepare VMI models.
3. Understands all VMI parameters, calculations and data feeds to
accurately generate replenishment orders.
4. Develops reports to track all metrics and identify trends or issues
that impact inventory levels.
5. Expedites and resolves any shipping, delivery, ordering or system
issues that may impact expected inventory replenishment targets.
• Key focused areas:
1. Performance Metrics: Monitor and improve Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF), inventory
turnover, and service levels.
2. Logistics Optimization: Coordinate with transportation and
logistics teams to improve order saturation and optimize
truckload volumes.
3. Customer Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with
customers to align on forecasts, promotions, and replenishment
strategies.
4. System Maintenance: Utilize ERP/SAP systems to maintain
accurate replenishment data and manage system parameters.
5. Other tasks assigned by Line Manager.