Direct the day to day operations of the Construction and Design department for our growing North American organization. Oversee all aspects of large scale construction, design and maintenance projects, including working with outside vendors and contractors. Manage third party professionals such as architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical and other contract

Identify, evaluate and propose JDA process and system improvements. Update and maintain key network parameters to ensure the JDA system provides quality results. Work with business and IT partners to provide system support and ensure JDA is functioning optimally. Develop, deliver and certify system training while reviewing buyer and planner performance to ensure adherence

Develop and monitor supply plan to best fill the forecasted demand for assigned vendors. Manage and improve all replenishment planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, order cycles, etc.) for a specific distribution center and region. Identify stock out and overage risks. Ensure supply chain backorders are minimized. Establish and implement seasonal pre buy strategies

Review and maintain supply chain statistical forecast models at the item, region and aggregate level within assigned categories. Utilize demand planning tools and software to review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, tune forecast models and evaluate forecast results. Collaborate and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts. Drive th

Maintain inventory levels and perform inventory analysis on select product lines. Calculate correct order quantities according to inventory specifications. Place purchase orders when needed. Handle and reconcile receiving and invoice issues. Coordinate and reconcile vendor return issues with the Quality and Marketing departments. Work with freight carriers to assure on ti

Review item forecasts for new, existing and discontinued products. Work closely with buyers and merchants to address supply chain disruptions. Ensure that avoiding customer delays is a top priority. Collaborate with Merchandising and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts and determine inventory guidelines. Develop aggregate level product forecas

Analyze, calculate and monitor inventory levels on selected product lines. Place purchase orders based on replenishment needs. Develop and maintain good vendor relations. Resolve problems, reconcile vendor returns and expedite order deliveries. Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise. Partner with other team members to provide branch support. Comple

Run and analyze sales and inventory reports to inform order needs. Place merchandise orders and process purchase orders. Review pricing strategies. Reconcile discrepancies between purchasing, delivery, and invoicing. Develop and maintain good vendor relations. Research potential vendors and products. Attend new product trade shows. Maintain vendor catalog library. Complet

Learn about, understand and positively impact operations. Review and analyze data and reports to identify strengths and weakness in business processes and evaluate operational effectiveness. Investigate root causes and work with cross functional areas to provide analysis and recommendations for business operation improvements. Present reports to Uline's President and seni

Provide administrative support to Uline's President and CEO. Generate correspondence from notes or verbal communications. Organize and maintain files, correspondence, records and other documents. Perform analytic and query work as needed. Support project management with tracking and dispersing documentation to team members, monitoring deadlines and following up on pending

Develop inventory planning and distribution strategies as Uline expands into new markets and diversifies its warehouse supplier base. Diagnose supply chain challenges, anticipate evolving areas of growth and ensure prompt support for necessary system, process and physical improvements. Partner to optimize logistics networks and evaluate the impact of proposed logistics ch

Establish and implement product quality standards and review processes across North America to ensure all products adhere to Uline's quality standards. Analyze customer comments and product returns to identify trends. Collaborate with product managers, purchasing vendors and warehouse team to identify and resolve quality concerns. Work with the quality control team on ret

Recruit active and passive candidates for senior level corporate for Merchandising, Purchasing and Real Estate positions using job board sites, sourcing tools, social media and networking. Partner with hiring managers to understand the business, their talent needs and what it takes to be successful in each position. Identify and recommend recruiting strategies and ideas t

Direct a team of Product Associates to select new products and maintain the current product assortment for our growing North American company. Review competitor's offerings, customer comments and market trends to make informed recommendations on new products for Uline. Manage international and domestic vendor relationships through meeting direction and strong negotiation

Create packaging designs by collaborating across several departments to ensure top notch quality and enhancements to Uline's packaging. Manage and carry out tests to ensure packaging changes work seamlessly with our manufacturing partners. Partner with warehouse and product managers on how to enhance vendor packaging. Conduct thorough audits and assessments with warehouse