Associate Planner

About the role

As an Associate Planner, you will support the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) and be the focal point for the planning process in Demand Planning and/or Supply Planning related tasks. You will assist in analysis to lead and inform cross-functional decisions related to tracking key performance indicators and inputs into supply chain decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support Demand and/or Supply Planning processes.
• Assist in gathering required inputs to measure and improve forecast accuracy metrics.
• Provide assistance in conducting operational reviews with key business leaders in Commercial, Category Management, Sourcing, and Inventory to serve as Demand and/or Supply inputs for Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE).
• Facilitate the analysis to support mid to long-range Demand and/or Supply Planning scenarios.
• Participate in internal and cross-functional business process and analytics continuous improvement efforts and/or projects.
• Provide support in enabling an effective product lifecycle management and portfolio rationalization processes.
• Assist in resolving Demand and/or Supply exceptions for the assigned items or location(s).
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree - Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance or related field preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations - Blue Yonder (JDA) Functional, Technical, or other leading Advanced Planning System (APS); APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in analyzing complex data, identifying patterns and analysis techniques to develop conclusions and insights that aid in decision making processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• 1-2 years working knowledge of SAP/Oracle, Blue Yonder (JDA) or other similar APS and Business Intelligence (BI) Tools - MS Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik, etc.
• 1-2 years insight and experience with Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems, particularly relate to the Demand and/or Supply Planning processes.
• Understanding of how data is structured within the systems and ability to source the information as well as input data for downstream use.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $28.62 - $35.78. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. Wesco also offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.

About the team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.