Inventory Planning Associate

Under general supervision, the Inventory Planning Associate 1 is responsible for the day-to-day inventory planning operation for designated areas. They will collaborate with Wismettac branch locations, corporate divisions/departments, and external customers/vendors to provide support including purchasing, billing, processing/updating inventory information in the system, monitoring shipping quantity, and adjusting inventory overages/shortages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing inventory planning and allocation processes to maintain product availability and continuity of supply across global locations while learning to utilize the Supply Chain Planning system.
• Collaborate with the procurement team and branches under direct supervision to monitor inventory levels and process adjustments as directed.
• Issue purchase orders quickly and without error.
• Purchase Order (PO) creation:
  • Create purchase orders for goods and services in line with standard processes and cycle time expectations.
  • Examine and analyze purchase requisitions and quotes for completeness and accuracy of information.
  • Maintain queue of incoming purchase requisitions.
• Purchase Order (PO) management:
  • Update delivery schedule and pricing based on vendor acknowledgment and ensure that the purchase and receipt are properly documented and recorded.
  • Execute PO change requests promptly.
  • Interface effectively with vendors, accounts payable, vendor master, and logistics departments.
  • Resolve problems with invoices, supplier maintenance, and receiving discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with procurement teams to manage orders based on lead times, business needs, and price changes.
  • Ensure purchase orders are acknowledged by vendors.
  • Obtain the original promise date from vendors.
  • Resolve invoice issues and ensure that vendors are paid on time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life & accident insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 19 days of paid time off
• Wellness program and EAP assistance
• Additional benefits (most require employee contribution)

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.