Inventory Planner Supply Chain

YOU were meant for Hopkins.  

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development


• Diverse and collaborative working environment


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package 

Important Notice: Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Hours:

40 Hours (Full Time) 

Day Shift

Location:

Johns Hopkins Health System- on site

5300 Holabird Ave.

Baltimore, MD 21224

The Inventory Planner reports to the Inventory Planning Manager, and is responsible for the development and maintenance of effective forecasting models based on industry trends and demand patterns for the Supply Chain product catalogue. The analyst will be responsible for conducting monthly forecast maintenance for product groupings and supporting management with risk assessments and mitigation activities related to product groupings, and proposes and implements solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. This position will successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management and address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

Other responsibilities include:

• Performs regular inventory counts.• Suggests changes to inventory warehousing to meet increased or reduced demand.
• Maintains and improves the company's inventory situation by analyzing inventory statistics to determine sales of products
• Places inventory orders and tracking shipments.
• Drafts inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
• Reports inventory statistics to management and suggesting improvements to inventory control.
• Coordinates with other workers to resolve discrepancies between inventory and revenue.
• Maintains inventory databases and systems for accurately managing inventory.
• Assists with the analysis of and anticipation of market trends for the best time to purchase inventory.

Skills:

Knowledge of Supply Chain ERP systems and Manhattan SCALE. 

• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and policies.
• Basic mathematical and statistical knowledge.
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions from, as well as ability to write and present inventory reports.
• Strong analytical, time-management, and problem-solving skills.

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Management, Supply Chain or Logistics Management. Additional experience may be substituted for education.

Work Experience: 

2 years of professional experience required, preferably in Supply Chain, Inventory Planning or related field within a healthcare setting

Salary Range: Minimum 28.90/hour - Maximum 47.71/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.