Alarm.com
POSITION OVERVIEW
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES The Supply Chain Category Planner primary job responsibilities will include: Analyze supply and demand for a specific product category(ies), minimizing both overstock and out of stock occurrences. Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain communication with designated suppliers, including production planning, product portfolio management, and related activities. 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. Utilize proactive analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions. Manage product transitions:
Coordinate with Product Managers and Marketing on product availability and rollout timelines. Collaborate with suppliers on component lead times, minimum order quantities, and production schedules. Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements. Manage product discontinuations (EOL) to support marketing and product management. Implement strategies to minimize inventory obsolescence.
Ability to keep organized and accurate data for month end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI review. Facilitate meetings with the appropriate internal and external contacts of a specific category. Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills. Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc. Identify areas for process improvement and contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Track and analyze RMA data; working to improve the quality process and reduce RMA rate for assigned product category(ies). Use sound business judgment and creativity to effectively navigate ambiguity, making timely and well-informed decisions to support supply chain goals. Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field. 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, orsimilar role. On occasion, ability to work outside of standard business hours with overseas stakeholders as needed. Analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude. Self-starter who is able to operate independently. Team player with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility. Working knowledge of MS Office, with strong Excel skills. Experience with MicroStrategy and PowerBI a plus. 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. WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM? Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join theAlarm.com team! 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. Focus on fun :Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events. Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week. COMPANY INFO Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 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! In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision. Notice To Third Party Agencies: Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with
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RESPONSIBILITIES The Supply Chain Category Planner primary job responsibilities will include: Analyze supply and demand for a specific product category(ies), minimizing both overstock and out of stock occurrences. Serve as the primary point of contact for all supply chain communication with designated suppliers, including production planning, product portfolio management, and related activities. 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. Utilize proactive analysis to make inventory replenishment decisions. Manage product transitions:
Coordinate with Product Managers and Marketing on product availability and rollout timelines. Collaborate with suppliers on component lead times, minimum order quantities, and production schedules. Develop forecast and inventory purchase requirements. Manage product discontinuations (EOL) to support marketing and product management. Implement strategies to minimize inventory obsolescence.
Ability to keep organized and accurate data for month end reporting, leadership meetings, and KPI review. Facilitate meetings with the appropriate internal and external contacts of a specific category. Respond to internal and external contacts using strong communication skills. Collaborate cross functionally with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Legal, Engineering, etc. Identify areas for process improvement and contributing to the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Track and analyze RMA data; working to improve the quality process and reduce RMA rate for assigned product category(ies). Use sound business judgment and creativity to effectively navigate ambiguity, making timely and well-informed decisions to support supply chain goals. Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field. 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, orsimilar role. On occasion, ability to work outside of standard business hours with overseas stakeholders as needed. Analytical mindset with a problem-solving aptitude. Self-starter who is able to operate independently. Team player with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility. Working knowledge of MS Office, with strong Excel skills. Experience with MicroStrategy and PowerBI a plus. 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. WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM? Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join theAlarm.com team! 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. Focus on fun :Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events. Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week. COMPANY INFO Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 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! In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision. Notice To Third Party Agencies: Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with
Alarm.com
, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com
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* First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Location (City) * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Education School Select... Degree Select... Select... Select... Start date year End date month Select... End date year LinkedIn Profile Website How did you hear about this job? * Are you over 18 years of age? * Select... Do you have unlimited and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States? * Select... Will you, now or in the future, require company assistance or sponsorship in order to ensure your continued eligibility to work lawfully for the company (e.g., H-1B visa, E-3 visa, O-1 visa, TN visa)? * Select... Do you currently, or in the past year, work for or with a dealer, partner or supplier of Alarm.com or its subsidiaries that you are aware of? If yes, what company? * Are you currently subject to any restrictive covenant, non-compete, non-solicit, confidentiality or any other agreement that may limit or restrict your scope and ability to work for Alarm.com (or its subsidiaries)? * Select... Voluntary Questions (U.S. Applicants)
The information you provide will be used to evaluate our diversity recruiting initiatives. Submission of this information is completely voluntary and will not be used in any employment decisions. Select... What is your race and ethnicity? Select... Are you a military veteran with one of the United States armed forces? Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Alarm.com’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury
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