Supply Chain Planner II

Position Summary: Responsible for planning and purchasing inventory from multiple supplier base to support multi-tiered distribution network. Will place orders with suppliers, monitor and expedite product when required, and manage supplier relationships.

 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: 

• Review inventory position and analyze inventory needs across multiple locations.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers using multiple tools and systems.
• Understand basic principles of supplier lead time, inventory days on hand, demand variability and forecasting.
• Upload sales, inventory, and forecasting data into supplier inventory management systems.
• Develop SKU forecast based on historical sales and recent trends.
• Interact with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast, ordering, and expediting of material.
• Interact with operations team to manage inventory position and load scheduling.
• Develop short term and long-term volume forecasting models working with senior members of the sales function.
• Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of work experience in planning, procurement, supply chain or an analytical role using forecasting systems; OR High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of work experience in planning, procurement, supply chain or an analytical role using forecasting systems.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to focus on the details.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels within the organization to obtain, discuss, and analyze information and process.
• Strong interpersonal and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand, develop and refine processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced skills in the use of MS Excel (pivot tables, formula writing).
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of work experience in planning, procurement, supply chain, or an analytical role using forecasting systems.
• Experience with Blue Yonder, SAP, or other planning tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Cognos, or other Business Intelligence tools.
• Proficient in other Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Six Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing concepts including Greenbelt certification.
• APICS, CIPS, UPPCC or other related supply chain certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.