Rhee Bros., Inc. is one of the largest importers of Asian food in the United States. Our mission is to provide our customers with best-in-class distribution services through innovative products, sourcing, and logistics solutions in Pan-Asian Food. Rhee Bros currently serves independent Asian retailers, wholesale grocery and chain retailers, food service distributors, chain restaurants, and manufacturers.
At Rhee Bros, our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. For two generations, we’ve become more diverse with talented professionals from all walks of life and backgrounds, and we aim to continue that tradition for years to come.
The physical heart of Rhee Brothers is our main distribution center in Hanover, MD. Our warehouse and transportation teams handle over 20,000 cases of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products every day. Food quality is paramount to our customers, and we pride ourselves on the safety and cleanliness of our warehouses in Hanover, MD and Irwindale, CA. Rhee Bros is a third-party food safety audited facility.
Job Title: Inventory Planner
Department: Supply Chain Management
Reports To: Director – Supply Chain Management
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize ERP and demand forecasting systems to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Devise inventory strategies aligned with projected demand and promotional activities.
- Ensure inventory levels stay within budgetary constraints or safety stock thresholds.
- Proactively identify and address product shortages or potential stockouts, devising recovery plans to minimize backorders.
- Manage and update master vendor and item files within Blue Ridge SCP & Navision ERP.
- Formulate inventory plans for all assigned Stock Keeping Units (SKUs).
- Oversee inbound purchase orders (POs), expediting or postponing shipments as necessary.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with vendors to ensure flawless order fulfillment.
- Handle vendor chargebacks, credits, and penalties related to overages, shortages, or damages (OS&D).
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- Proficiency in Korean language.
- Advanced Excel Skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP required.
- 1-2 years of experience in Supply Chain forecasting or planning.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving aptitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, essential for effective collaboration across teams and business levels.
- Basic understanding of the import process.
Rhee Bros., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.