Regional Inventory Planning Manager

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action.

The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

The Regional Inventory Planning Manager manages the supply and demand processes across the Northeast Region to improve customer satisfaction, profitability, inventory turns, lead times and working capital.

The core functions of the position include strategic and tactical decision-making related to balancing demand and supply;

aligning volume and asset mix with capacity and capability; and integrating financial and operating plans within strategic objectives to deliver improved operating and financial results.

Additional responsibilities include analysis for distribution, Capex, and transportation that will facilitate decisions around labor and asset needs.

The Regional Inventory Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing demand requirements and available inventory to create a fulfillment strategy that provides a maximized customer service experience at the most efficient cost.

This role proactively identifies risk and partners with the branches and planning group to develop a best practices solution.

This position will support our Supply Chain team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office 2-3 days per week.

The ideal candidate will be located in Lanham, MD or Boston, MA; however, we are also open to candidates based out of :

• Atlanta, GA
• Dallas, TX
• Chicago, IL
• Nashville, TN
• Newark, NJ
• Orlando, FL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Balances Supply and Demand requirements to ensure that locations have enough inventory within their assigned region to service the business at the best total cost
• Reviews forecasted demand for material and equipment requirements for Freeman events. Analyzes data to identify sales trends and collaborates directly with branches and show site personnel on establishing market-based demand plan and any modifications to the plan
• Monitors inventory levels equipment for assigned responsibility (local and regional locations). Develops action plans based on inventory analysis to minimize risk or overages and develops safety stock strategy to trigger replenishment
• Develops weekly fulfillment schedules to ensure 100% customer service levels across the value stream. Communicates directly with the branch warehouse to confirm equipment status and availability
• Conducts risk assessments and develops plans to minimize service disruptions and develops resource stratification plan to mitigate any inventory fluxes
• Creates Intercompany transfer orders and communicates with transportation brokers on lead-time and cost to ensure supply levels are maintained, coordinates transportation requirements in support of fulfillment activities
• Utilizes planning system to capture all demand generation and requirements fulfillment activities
• Participates in the Sales & Operations Planning process
• Measures Loss / Damages that occur within the region and perform root cause analysis to develop action plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required with a concentration in Supply Chain or Business preferred
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience, with a minimum of (3) three years of planning or scheduling experience
• SAP inventory management preferred

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially.

These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.