We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.Summary:Works within Supply Chain Department, and is responsible to lead, develop, and implement product supply strategies to maximize sales through inventory and transportation productivity for all purchased and virtual inventory within the company. They will make decisions that will best optimize the tradeoff between vendor performance, working capital inventory investment, transportation expense, and lead times, to achieve company base business goals and support initiatives including GenNext, Ecomm, and real estate network design.Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with all organizational levels of Company Executives, Merchants, Vendors, Stores, Transportation providers, Woodhaven, Legal/Compliance, and Fulfillment Centers to develop strategies and tactics to achieve company goals.
Supervises the Supply Chain Inventory and Transportation Departments and is responsible for
performance, ongoing organizational design, and resource development.
Requires the ability to formulate coordinated inventory and transportation strategy, analyze operational data, manage financials, manage operations, and recommend ideas for continuous improvement to senior leadership.
Directs domestic and international logistics functions to provide superior customer service, support business initiatives, achieve budgets, track/analysis service and cost, and maintain regulatory & safety compliance for truckload, less-than-truckload, 3PL carriers, parcel, and ocean freight. A key on-going function will be to determine financially if Aaron’s should manage vendor freight in-house, or let vendor manage it.
Responsible for justifying, selecting, and implementing upgraded demand planning systems and tools to maximize sales and inventory productivity.
Leads the Inventory team in designing and enhancing accurate SKU forecasts, developing the inventory, replenishment, and transportation strategy, managing parameters for each category achieving target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns, and developing recommendations to improve inventory productivity.
Participates on strategic process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency of Merchandising, Vendors, Supply Chain, Stores and other departments.
Manages 200+ vendors, responsible for $600M+ working capital investment, and over $35M in direct transportation expense.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration and related or equivalent experience
10+ years of related retail and/or inventory and replenishment experience in a fast-paced business environment
5+ years experience in all modes of transportation and knowledge of warehouse operations
No certifications requiredRequired Skills:
Demonstrated ability to lead people and lead adoption of new concepts and ideas
Must be results-driven, adaptable, detail oriented and organized
Ability to make sound decisions with limited managerial direction
Takes accountability for decisions, actions and results
Must exhibit strong problem solving/decision making and time management skills
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in SQL
Experience in CPFR and demand planning principals
Demonstrates the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, trends, opportunities and concerns
Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as relationship building.
Directs Transportation and Inventory Operations teams
Oversees yearly RFP for all modes of transportation
Responsible for all regulatory compliance including Customs and SOX.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access
Aaron’s Total RewardsOur team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:
Sundays off
Employee assistance program
Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
Physical and financial well-being programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Business Resource Groups
401(k) plan with contribution matching
Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
Life and disability insurance
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid paternal leave
Stock purchase plans
Pay on Demand
Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.About Aaron’sAt Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com.Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-Remote#Indeed-Full-Time
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