Supply Planner

About the Role

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of planning and inventory management for imported and domestically sourced products. They will ensure product availability at defined locations based on demand and local inventory targets, maintain targeted inventory levels using defined supply chain processes, and interact with Customer Care, Product Management, and Sales to manage order status, back orders, and allocation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for supply chain planning, including demand planning, weekly forecast adjustments, covering shortages, and monitoring inventory levels at 20 branches.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Demand Planning process.
• Manage inventory planning at critical supplier sites.
• Maintain demand and supply plans in ERP based on financial plans and opportunities, using current SCM concepts.
• Manage supply issues, shutdowns, new demands, and unhealthy stock levels.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Execute the global sourcing strategy to ensure low-cost materials for production.
• Drive the demand portion of the S&OP process, collaborating with Production and Sales to exchange and validate demand/forecasts.
• Manage inventory levels and projections for finished products and establish inventory strategies to support sales.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Evaluate reports on future demand and take action to cover forecasted demand 60 days out or longer.
• Maintain monthly inventory budget within 5% of projections.
• Steer both demand and supply planning, communicating effectively to negotiate cross-functionally throughout all levels of the organization.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings to understand business challenges.
• Release purchase orders for production materials, floor stock items, and other purchases as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or related field preferred.
• APICS certification or nearing completion considered an asset.
• 3-6 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or related business function.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of querying/database/spreadsheet applications (e.g., Excel, MS Office).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and resourcefulness.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.