Fulfillment Planner

Purpose Statement

The Fulfillment Planner coordinates the movement of inventory throughout the distribution network to fulfill customer demand. This professional will be required to work a hybrid work schedule at our world headquarters in Buffalo, NY.

Key Accountabilities And Outcomes

• Plans and purchases inventory from Contract Manufacturers.
• Develop deployment strategy based on current demand and production plans at the SKU location level.
• Plan, create, change, and complete purchase orders within SAP.
• Communicate purchase plans with contract manufacturers.
• Manage potential inventory shortage reports. Take action to reduce shortages to customers.
• Communicate customer shortages to Customer Service Representatives where appropriate.
• Communicate significant inventory shortages to Supply Planners and/or Sales Channel Service Managers.
• Maintain distribution center inbound schedule database.
• Maintain the plant outbound shipment load plan.
• Maximize Stock transfer order freight utilization.
• Manage the movement of dc to dc inventory transfers through the C-item deployment process.
• Track and develop improvement plans to reduce unplanned shortages.
• Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage.
• Develops actionable plans to improve customer order fill rate.
• Maintain 3rd Party Transportation Providers inbound Scheduling tool.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Logistical planning, supply chain, or related work experience preferred; relevant education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, and customer service preferred.
• APICS certification or matriculation towards certification preferred.
• Professional certification preferred. (e.g.; APICS)
• Strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great multi tasker and works well cross collaboratively
• Superior critical thinking skills
• Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint (Access preferred); advanced proficiency in Excel.
• SAP, S4, Blue Yonder or related systems experience preferred

Compensation

Annual Range/Hourly Rate $61,676.00 - $83,444.00