Associate Commodity Planner (Finished Goods)
Haworth
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Haworth, headquartered in Holland, Michigan, is seeking an Associate Commodity Planner (Finished Goods) to join our team in Holland, MI. You will manage inventory levels and align product availability with customer demand while minimizing excess inventory, partnering across supply chain, customer service, and operations to resolve supply challenges.
The role emphasizes planning accuracy, use of Haworth's systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, logistics or related field.
- Education equivalency options as stated in the job ad.
- Must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation.
- Applicants must possess unrestricted right to work in the US.
- Military equivalency referenced.
Responsibilities
- Manage inventory levels for finished goods, balancing availability and targets.
- Monitor demand, inventory, and supply; identify shortages or excesses.
- Coordinate flow and availability of finished goods with cross-functional teams.
- Address shortages, inventory imbalances, and supply disruptions.
- Learn Haworth's planning systems and tools for planning decisions.
- Analyze planning data to identify trends, risks, opportunities.
- Participate in supply chain continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Utilize office automation and Haworth tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job description
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture - we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
Discover more here!
As an Associate Commodity Planner (Finished Goods) you will:
Support the planning and inventory management of finished goods, helping ensure product availability aligns with customer demand while maintaining healthy inventory levels. You will monitor inventory, supply, and demand; identify potential shortages or excess inventory; and partner across supply chain, customer service, operations, and other teams to support product availability and resolve supply challenges.
- Manage inventory levels for assigned finished goods, balancing product availability with inventory targets and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Monitor finished goods demand, inventory, and supply, identifying potential shortages, excesses, or availability concerns and taking appropriate action.
- Support customer and business needs by coordinating the flow and availability of finished goods and proactively communicating potential supply constraints.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to address finished goods shortages, inventory imbalances, supply disruptions, and changing demand requirements.
- Learn and utilize Haworth's planning systems and tools to maintain planning parameters, monitor inventory and demand, generate reports, and support planning decisions.
- Analyze planning, inventory, demand, and supply data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and support informed decision-making.
- Participate in supply chain continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning processes, inventory performance, and overall efficiency.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
- Applicants must be able to work inHolland, MI without relocation assistance.
- Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.
- Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
- One year experience in finished goods planning, supply planning, inventory planning, demand planning, or a related supply chain function.
- Understanding of inventory management, supply and demand planning, and product availability concepts.
- Experience analyzing inventory, demand, supply, or other supply chain data.
- SAP experience or exposure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with and analyzing data.
- Experience working cross-functionally to identify and resolve supply, inventory, or planning issues.
- Project or continuous improvement experience, including A3, W3, Lean, or similar problem-solving methodologies.
- Interest in using AI, technology, and process improvement to improve planning and supply chain processes.
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.
We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.
- 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
- Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- On-Site Gym: Well-equipped gym, open 24/7.
- Annual Bonus Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Zero Waste to Landfill
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