Job Description
The Parts Inventory Planner is responsible for the accurate planning, scheduling, and expediting of service parts to satisfy current customer demand along with anticipated demand by utilizing and maintaining electronic tools in addition to product/process knowledge.
- Ensure product inventory is adequate for all distribution channels.
- Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
- Review all system reports and determine appropriate action (order, expedite/de-expedite, cancel, transfer, maintain input data, etc.) based on inventory changes, demand, and projections, including obsolescence of required parts.
- Initiate parts expediting activities by communicating with appropriate KNA/KKS Purchasing or Production/Inventory Control groups or with Kuhn Parts.
- Create and maintain item data and information (lead times, order multiples, min/max, etc.) in KNA business systems to ensure the most accurate output.