Inventory Planner

About the role

The Inventory Planner is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and for ordering and forecasting materials to replenish those inventory levels. In addition, the Inventory Planner deals with Supply Center Managers and vendors daily, leveraging great organizational and supplier relations skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish effective relationships with the operations managers at all Supply Centers assigned to them, and work closely with them to address any materials questions they have
• Manage inventory levels by supply center based on stocking plan and monitoring demand on assigned businesses
• Use of financial and quantitative information to optimize results and meet financial commitments
• Manage integrity of information related to inventory levels (Surplus/Dead/Stocked and Non-Stocked)
• Serve and protect all internal and external customer base with Inventory related subjects
• Aid in strategic initiatives by partnering with the Sourcing team and/or Product Management to build an optimal Inventory Plan that best serves the business
• Place daily orders from multiple Supply Centers (35-40 depending on region)
• Ensure we are following budgeted Stocking Plan guidance
• Maintain and build Supply Center/ROVP/RSVP relations, these contacts are vital
• Report on backorders/late shipments and work with sourcing to resolve any ongoing issues
• Work closely with engineering/sourcing/marketing on new product launches, ensuring that all the parts are in place for testing and launch dates
• Maintain forecasts and ordering parameters for all assigned product categories

Key Relationships

• Supply Center Operations Managers
• Corporate Supply Chain Team
• Manufacturing Plant personnel
• Transportation

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience using all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Communication skills to express ideas and concepts verbally, visually and in writing
• Planning and organization to set targets / milestones and follow through on commitments
• Familiarity with Vinyl Siding/ Metal/ Roofing and related building products
• Experience working within an ERP package
• APICS certification (Preferred)
• Familiarity With Microsoft IS2/SQL language and query building (Preferred)

About Us

When you join Alside, you are part of a leading exterior building products distribution business serving residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We strive to provide high-quality windows, siding, metals, and other essential building products to contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects. Headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, and Alside operates more than 100 supply centers across the U.S. and is owned by Associated Materials, LLC. Associated Materials, LLC, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law. Additional Information The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled