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    USA-GA-Atlanta

    time type

    Full time

    posted on

    Posted 6 Days Ago

    job requisition id

    R1043

    At Kids2, we're really good at what we do. And when we're great at our jobs, we help parents be great at their jobs.
    Parenting is demanding, and that's where we come in.

    We want to reimagine how brands can make it easier for early stage parents – not by just selling them products, but by providing holistic solutions that transcend borders, categories and aisles.

    No matter our title or department, at Kids2, our job is to create more tiny wins for parents, so they can create bright futures for their little ones.

    That's a big task
    We're serious about what we do, AND we love to have fun. Our team is hardworking, entrepreneurial, and passionate about helping families create millions, if not billions of tiny wins.

    SUMMARY
    The

    Supply Chain Strategist

    plays a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing Kids2's supply chain operations. Their primary focus is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain processes.

    Key responsibilities encompass elevating the accuracy of category demand forecasts by leveraging customer sales projections, evaluating past sales performance, and taking industry dynamics and outlook into account.

    Working closely with our dedicated Supply Planning team in Asia, the Supply Chain Manager maintains constant communication to ensure seamless coordination of forecast adjustments.

    They diligently monitor inventory levels, proactively mitigating any potential excess exposure.

    Additionally, they spearhead cross-functional meetings that provide a comprehensive overview of inventory and sales status, enabling effective communication and prompt resolution of supply constraints.


    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    Proactively collaborates with the Sales team to forecast demand for new items and address any exceptions promptly.
    Conducts thorough assessments of the demand forecast, identifying both opportunities and risks.

    Takes the lead in organizing monthly meetings focused on inventory and sales status, involving Sales Planning, Sales, and Category Managers.

    Assumes responsibility for leading the ABC item ranking and Safety Stock strategy, ensuring optimal inventory management.
    Establishes operational guardrails and diligently monitors performance against them to maintain efficiency and effectiveness.
    Identifies and communicates concerns related to aged inventory, slow-moving or obsolete items (SLOBs), and other excess inventory issues.

    Monitors and takes appropriate actions based on key performance indicators (forecast accuracy, excess, shortages, inventory value), and collaborates with Supply Chain Leadership to explore improvement opportunities.

    Regularly collaborates with our Asia Supply Team to address supply constraints, production lead times, and forecast changes.
    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
    4+ years of experience in demand or supply chain planning.
    Strong knowledge of S&OP process in consumer packaged goods industry
    Ideal candidates has experience with S&OP process
    EDUCATION & SKILLS
    Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, engineering, or related field or equivalent work-related experience is required.
    Good communication and teamwork skills
    Critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret data and draw actionable insights
    Detail oriented
    COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS
    Knowledge of demand

    management/forecasting

    tools
    Experience using ERP statistical software packages.
    Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
    Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
    Experience with database applications (Power BI, MS SQL Server, etc.) a plus

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear.

    The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

    The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.

    The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to pounds.

    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


    WORK ENVIRONMENT
    General office environment
    We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and generous benefits. Plus, to keep things fun (because we are all kids at heart), we offer a host of team member activities and philanthropic efforts throughout the year and company-wide awards and recognition for a job well done

    Check out our website at and our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram for more information and open positions in the career section.

    Drug Free Workplace M/F/D/V

    About Us


    Kids2 is a global company that designs solutions to help early-stage parents and families create tiny wins that build bright futures.

    The Kids2


    TM
    brand portfolio includes the leading infant, baby, and toddler brands Baby Einstein

    , Bright Starts

    , and Ingenuity

    .

    Headquartered in Atlanta, Kids2 spans globally with 12 offices on four continents serving customers in more than 90 countries and has been inventing and reinventing baby products for 50 years.

    Led by CEO Ryan Gunnigle, it operates with an agile start-up approach, which fosters the company's growing success.

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