Supply Chain Planner

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain communication with designated suppliers, including production planning, product portfolio management, and related activities.
• Facilitate meetings with the appropriate internal and external contacts of a specific category.
• Utilize proactive analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc.
• Manage product transitions:
• Coordinate with Product Managers and Marketing on product availability and rollout timelines.
• Track and analyze RMA data; working to improve the quality process and reduce RMA rate for assigned product category(ies).
• Collaborate with suppliers on component lead times, minimum order quantities, and production schedules.
• Identify areas for process improvement and contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement strategies to minimize inventory obsolescence.
• Analyze supply and demand for a specific product category(ies), minimizing both overstock and out of stock occurrences.
• Proactively gather information to make rational forecasting decisions and execute analysis against historical data trends, while utilizing strong communication both upstream and downstream to key stakeholders.
• Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements.
• Manage product discontinuations (EOL) to support marketing and product management.

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

A rapidly growing, entrepreneurial technology company, Alarm.com is seeking a Supply Chain Category Planner to join its supply chain team. As a fast, growing company, Alarm.com is looking for a Supply Chain Category Planner to own all facets of the supply chain in regard to one of our various hardware categories. This role supports all forecasting, buying, internal and external engagement, and supplier management. In this role, you should have an analytical mind and a strong business acumen. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential. This opportunity also will require you to work cross-functionally to support the organization.

• Working knowledge of MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with MicroStrategy and PowerBI a plus.
• Ability to keep organized and accurate data for month end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI review.
• Use sound business judgment and creativity to effectively navigate ambiguity, making timely and well-informed decisions to support supply chain goals.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar role.
• BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude.
• Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills.
• On occasion, ability to work outside of standard business hours with overseas stakeholders as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.