PLANNING, FORECASTING & CAPACITY MANAGEMENTMaintain, execute, and analyze the Warehouse Forecasting Model to regulate inbound flows within warehouse space and throughput capacity constraintsMaintain, execute, and analyze the Lagerhaus Deployment Model to align Supply Planning with available capacity targets (shipping and receiving)Partner with Manager, Logistics Planning to determine weekly shipping targets and capacity limitations that guide daily logistics execution out of LagerhausWork closely with Supply Planning to ensure orders are released on time to meet weekly shipping targets and confirm 3PL readiness for executionSolicit, interpret, and communicate inbound forecasts to third-party warehouses and key carrier partners to ensure preparedness for volume fluctuations INBOUND EXECUTION & FLOW CONTROLMonitor open PO tracking and investigate past-due deliveries, with emphasis on priority shipmentsAssist Order Management on urgent inbound arrivals to ensure product is received in time to support outbound order releaseManage and resolve inbound exceptions, including appointment issues, ASN/GI gaps, capacity constraints, and unplanned arrivalsServe as the escalation point for inbound delivery failures and drive root-cause resolution WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS & RECEIVING PERFORMANCEMonitor third-party dock-to-stock performance and follow up on past-due receiptsEnsure alignment with warehouse operations on receiving priorities, capacity constraints, and execution readinessSupport weekend and off-hour receiving strategies, particularly during peak or weather-impacted periods CARRIER & NETWORK PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENTMonitor and analyze intermodal carrier performance to minimize dwell and detention charges and reduce total transit timeEnsure carriers and 3PL partners are aligned to inbound priorities, timing expectations, and execution requirementsDrive performance improvements through ongoing monitoring, communication, and escalation RISK MANAGEMENT & SEASONAL PLANNINGUtilize weather reporting (particularly during winter months) to make informed decisions on transportation mode, service levels, and shipment timingProactively adjust inbound plans to mitigate delays and ensure continuity of supplyEnsure contingency plans (including alternative routing and weekend receiving) are in place when risk is identified CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION & COMMUNICATIONHost weekly alignment meetings with internal teams and third-party logistics partners to review forecasts, special programs, and open challengesPartner with Supply Planning to identify high-priority receipts and ensure proactive monitoring and escalation across carriers and warehousesCommunicate inbound risks, priorities, and execution updates clearly across all stakeholders
