Demand & Inventory Planner, Dry Goods

McLane Company, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and视觉

Paid time off begins day one

401(k) Profit Sharing after 90 days

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Dry Goods Planner to monitor demand forecasting, manage forecasts, and balance inventory for multiple locations. This on-site role requires candidates to be within a 50-minute radius of Carrollton, TX, and reports to the Distribution Center team.

You will analyze historical data, manage purchase orders, and coordinate with transportation to optimize inventory and costs. Candidates should hold a related degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Distribution or related field.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others and work both individually and as part of a team.
• Strong computer literacy including ability to work with spreadsheets. Experience with an ERP preferred.
• Ability to quickly and effectively learn new systems.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain demand forecasting.
• Analyze historical usage and forecasting reports to ensure proper demand data for automated systems.
• Manage sales history and analyze and adjust forecast to ensure customer demand is met.
• Monitor and provide feedback on forecasting information provided by Chain Management.
• Communicate vendor issues encountered and work to resolve any supply disruptions.
• Place and monitor purchase orders utilizing system reports to maximize in-stock levels and balance costs.
• Seek opportunities to collaborate with other Distribution Center functions to maximize operating targets.
• Manage inventory levels and flow to optimize receiving, storage, picking, and loading operations.
• Coordinate with transportation to optimize backhauls and freight income opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze performance indicators such as in-stock levels and obsolescence.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized

Problem solver

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Distribution or related field

Tools

ERP

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Dry Goods Planner to monitor demand forecasting, manage forecasts, and balance inventory for multiple locations. This on-site role requires candidates to be within a 50-minute radius of Carrollton, TX, and reports to the Distribution Center team.

You will analyze historical data, manage purchase orders, and coordinate with transportation to optimize inventory and costs. Candidates should hold a related degree and strong communication skills.