Inventory Planning & Replenishment (IPR) Manager

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Job description

Overview:
Joining Beacon Building Products as an Inventory Planning & Replenishment (IPR) Manager means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing safety, doing what's right, taking pride in our work, continuously improving, and making significant strides towards a more future.

The IPR Manager will develop and execute a strategic forecast and replenishment plan that will enable Beacon to build a competitive advantage through optimized purchasing, while assuring inventory flow consistent with optimal branch productivity. This individual will lead a team of IPR professionals with the mission of ensuring the right product is in the right place and at the right time. This position includes oversight of inventory accuracy by working with operational peers and validating processes. This role will report to the Vice President Category Management/IPR for the Waterproofing Division and will be a close business partner to the WPR North Region Operational Leadership Team.

What you will earn
• Competitive Pay: We make sure that your hard work is recognized.• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive benefits package designed to prioritize your well-being.• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Bolster your financial growth. Invest in your future and become a stakeholder by purchasing company shares at a 15% discount twice annually.• 401(k) Match: Ensure a secure future with fair matching of your retirement contributions.• Paid Leave: Recharge and find work-life balance, flexible parental leave for quality family time, generous sick leave, and enjoy paid time off, company holidays, and floating holidays to unwind and pursue personal interests.• Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities: Open doors to exciting possibilities by engaging in our dynamic learning programs, which include the opportunity to earn valuable certifications.

What you will do
Lead a team to execute buying activities, measuring success, and leveraging relationships to provide capacity to field locations

Proactively manage regional inventory levels based on historical and forecasted demand, leverage cross-functional resources available to assist and align to working capital requirements

Ensure purchase order accuracy while always striving to improve efficiency and effective processes

Partner with Regional leadership to define/refine/develop strategy in line with the division and company goals

Identify, negotiate and track regional and local "buy" opportunities that are in line with the strategic direction of the region and division

Champion the Beacon exclusive brand (TRI-BUILT) and continue to drive preferred use and support

Develop internal and external relationships with vendors, sales, operations, functional support and other stakeholders to accomplish cross-function tasks

Lead regional wide efforts on Daily Cycle Count and Annual Physical Inventory processes ensuring controls are in place, compliance to Beacon processes and operational excellence

What you will bring
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Finance, or other technical discipline

7+ years of purchasing/sourcing experience, preferably within the wholesale distribution industry, building products

Proven experience in leading a large, diverse and regionally dispersed team

Six Sigma trained, Black Belt Certification desired, Green Belt of equivalent will be considered

Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment, see through complexity, with a high tolerance for ambiguity

Strong influencing and coaching skills with proven experience in developing and coaching a team

Ability to be effective in a highly matrixed environment, to communicate with and influence all levels of the organization and drive change

Solid experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis with a financial analysis acumen and need to practically apply results

Must be able to think and act strategically, but also be willing to "roll up your sleeves" within the function

Proficient skill with Computer Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Comprehensive knowledge of business acumen, financial concepts, and procedures

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