Supply Planner II

About the role

The Supply Planner II plays an essential role in the supply chain of Atkore, a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions. The role involves forecasting and supply planning for manufacturing plants and regional service centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly SIOP forecast / supply consensus process; drive SIOP process improvements to reduce forecast error.
• Develop and deliver accurate monthly production schedules to plant management.
• Supply production forecasts to the supply chain teams ensuring raw material deliveries are aligned to plant production schedules.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly tracking of delivery metrics to ensure strong customer service.
• Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital goals and reduce overall inventory levels.
• Work closely with customer service and sales teams to plan and win large project-based orders.
• Continuously look for lean opportunities to improve current toolset and streamline processes.
• Create standard work documents for procedures and responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during constrained supply.
• Work with partners in sales, brand, supply chain, and finance to obtain consistent forecast inputs.
• Identify and manage excess & obsolete product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields or 5-8 years relevant working experience as an equivalency.
• 3 or more years of experience in Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Inventory Management, preferably in a manufacturing setting - Electrical or Mechanical Industries preferred.
• Proven experience in creating Excel/Database files is required with advanced knowledge in SQL / PowerBI preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels.
• APICS certification and Six Sigma/Lean Principles knowledge preferred.
• Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities and impending deadlines.
• Experience using an MRP system such as JD Edwards, or SAP.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Atkore offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and other incentives. Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.