Burt's Inventory Planner

Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking an Inventory & Supply Chain Associate to manage short-term inventory and ensure product availability across a multi-location network. The role supports Alpharetta, GA or Durham, NC with a hybrid in-office schedule.

You will monitor inventory health, resolve time-sensitive issues, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, and Logistics to align supply with demand and drive optimal service levels. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and demand planning.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage time-sensitive issues.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage finished goods inventory across multiple locations to maximize service.
• Identify and close inventory gaps using alert systems.
• Rebuild near-term inventory plans in response to supply/demand fluctuations.
• Monitor forecast consumption and inventory health at item level.
• Execute item transitions and new item introductions.
• Maintain item location master data for systemic inventory management.
• Escalate inventory risks to S&OE Manager and develop mitigation tactics.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to adhere to production plans.
• Act as main contact for Customer Ops on orders and transitions.
• Coordinate with Deployment/Logistics to ensure proper distribution.
• Provide capacity inputs with Manufacturing, Network Planning, Distribution, and Transportation.
• Collaborate with Sales on customer allocations.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Forecasting

Supply chain operations

Tools

Rapid

Job description

Alpharetta, GA - USA

Durham, NC - USA (Hill Bldg)

Full time

JR23719

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cloroxistheplace&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7079847624048001024)

Your role at Clorox:

In this role, this position will be responsible for short-term inventory management and execution to ensure product availability and optimal service across a multi-location distribution network. The role involves monitoring inventory health, resolving time-sensitive issues, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment with supply and demand plans.

In this role, you will:

• Inventory policy mgmt: Ensure availability of finished goods within 0-2month time horizon by managing inventory at the item level, including select customization items, across mixed RDC network with the focus to maximize shipments at optimal service
• Inventory policy gaps: Proactively leverage alert system in Rapid to manage inventory gaps
• Inventory rebuilding: Recast near-term inventory rebuild plans for finished goods as needed due to fluctuations on supply or demand vs. S&OE plan, in alignment with the S&OE Mgr.
• Time-sensitive Issue resolution: Monitors forecast consumption, case fill, and inventory health metrics at an item / customer level to identify time-sensitive gaps and develop a solution to address
• Item transitions: Execute item transitions and new item introductions, managing pipe fill of distribution network, end-of-life inventory run-out plans, and customer inventory resets
• Inventory data: Stewards item location level inventory settings / master data to enable systemic management of inventory
• Inventory risk escalation: Identifies and escalates risks in meeting anticipated inventory needs at an item / customer level to S&OE Manager and helps identify specific mitigation tactics for consideration
• Production plan adherence: Works closely with Manufacturing to ensure timely execution of production plans
• Customer ops: Primary POC for the Customer Ops team in managing customer / item level issues associated with customer orders and in managing systemic transitions of items through lifecycle
• Deployment coordination: Works with Deployment / Logistics team to monitor and sense check whether inventory is being distributed properly across the network
• Capacity input provider: Acts as main interface with Manufacturing Mgrs., Network Planning Mgr, Distribution, and Transportation teams on required short-term capacity
• Allocation: Collaboration with Sales team as needed on customer allocation

What we look for:

• Critical thinking: Ability to manage across multiple different inventory mgmt. variables to maximize service levels
• Strong problem solving: Ability to proactively recognize gaps and develop and implement creative solutions to address
• Analytics / data proficiency: Ability to analyze data and trends and the relationship among different variables and to understand their implications on inventory policy management
• Customer operations : Exposure to customer operations with capacity to be able to understand and respond to changes in demand drivers and order patterns
• Supply chain operations: Strong understanding of E2E supply chain, potential tradeoffs, and impact on short term execution
• Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail
• Ability to act fast paced environment
• Ability to rapidly prioritize and adapt to change
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to network cross-functionally
• Ability to influence without authority

Workplace type:

The ideal candidate will be based out of either Durham, NC or Alpharetta, GA and will be in office 3x per week in accordance with the Hybrid 2.0 Policy.

#LI-Hybrid

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) .

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

We champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $74,200 - $135,800

–Zone B: $68,000 - $124,500

–Zone C: $61,800 - $113,100

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

This is the place where doing the right thing matters.

Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/).

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