Planner

• Enter customer orders into the computer system
• Report and advise customer orders to dispatch in a timely manner
• Inform equipment control and dispatch of special customer needs when they arise
• Print orders and coordinate the daily schedule for dispatch and equipment control
• Maintain direct and indirect communications with customers via telephone, email, fax, etc.
• Perform other miscellaneous office support duties as assigned

Load Planner

• Plan and execute procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers and suppliers based on forecasts
• Recommend forecast adjustments based on selling patterns, Corporate Accounts, and customer intelligence
• Maintain purchasing master data, including vendor lead times, minimum order requirements, pricing, insurance certificates, and agreements
• Replenish warehouse inventory based on weeks of supply, current trends, and history
• Communicate with suppliers regarding expediting inventory, delaying inventory, and program changes
• Review inventory levels across distribution centers and transfer overstocked inventory where appropriate
• Manage purchasing processes to ensure competitive pricing, negotiated lead times, quality standards, correct invoicing, and competitive freight
• Manage supplier relationships and communicate pricing, lead times, product releases, discontinued items, and hotel brand standards
• Collaborate with suppliers, Accounting, sales, and sales management to resolve freight damage, returns, and accounts payable discrepancies
• Expedite purchase orders to meet requested vendor receipt and delivery lead times
• Set up and update item numbers in PeopleSoft

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Load Planner

Load Planner

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