Distribution Planner

Libbey Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Libbey Inc. is seeking a Distribution Planner to ensure the right product, quantity, and timing across North American warehouse locations. You will coordinate with logistics to maintain optimal inventory flow and provide data-driven insights on distribution performance.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in supply chain, strong communication skills, and proficiency with ERP systems (JD Edwards) and WMS. This full-time, on-site role offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree a plus.
• 3–5 years of supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, shipping and planning policies and operations.
• Experience with order and inventory management.
• Problem solving and negotiation with internal/external customers.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate clearly.
• Customer-focused mindset and detail-oriented writing and speaking.
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP experience, JD Edwards (JDE) a plus; familiarity with WMS.

Responsibilities

• Review and initiate inter-plant transfer requests in the ERP system.
• Confirm and track orders; coordinate with Transportation and Logistics to develop metrics.
• Work with Supply Chain Planners to manage shortages and excess.
• Analyze and resolve delivery issues in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with Distribution Centers and carriers to improve scheduling and consistency.
• Facilitate recurring meetings with Distribution Centers to monitor performance.
• Provide support to supply chain, warehousing, IT and transportation teams.
• Review and recommend improvements to distribution parameters.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and service.

Skills

Supply chain

ERP systems

JDE

WMS

MS Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JDE

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Libbey, we areMAKERS. No matter what you do at Libbey, you contribute to the making of the finest glass and tabletop products in the world. At Libbey, your valuable impact makes a difference and together we live our legacy while shaping our future to win as one!

LIBBEY: For Makers, By Makers. Since 1818!

Libbey’sDistribution Planner is responsible for ensuring we have “the right product, in the right quantity, at the right place, and at the right time,” thru Libbey’s various North American warehouse locations. Working collaboratively with the warehouse/logistics teams and the supply planning teams, the Distribution Planner will plan and coordinate product distribution activities ensuring optimal inventory flow and levels within the inventory network.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and initiate inter-plant transfer requests as generated within Libbey’s ERP system.
• Confirm and track orders and, in coordination with Transportation and Logistics, develop appropriate performance metrics.
• Work with Supply Chain Planners to determine shortages and excess of supplies and actions required to maintain stellar service.
• Analyze and resolve delivery issues in a timely fashion.
• Partner with Libbey Distribution Centers and selected carriers to improve inbound and outbound scheduling performance, standardize scheduling practices, and ensure consistent execution across locations.
• Facilitate recurring meetings with Distribution Centers to monitor performance, identify issues, and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide assistance to supply chain, warehouse, materials, IT and transportation teams when needed.
• Review and recommend improvements to current product distribution parameters.
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity and customer services.
• Mange and Report out KPI’s relative to the distribution parameters.
• Analyze opportunities for Continuous Improvement between Libbey and its customers to promote key savings across all DCs.
• Identify win/win supply chain wins based on data where we could work with customers to show them where it makes sense to set MOQ’s at full pallet levels and/or tier level ordering.
• Analyze DC inventory integrity to make sure the right products are being received and stored in the right DC for logical shipping.
• Collaborate with Logistics, as well as DC’s, to improve transfer lanes where it makes sense.
• Drop trailer agreements vs live loading
• Port Management
• Analyze current use of ports to optimize inventory spread within current DC footprint.
• Support eCommerce transfer processing and vessel tracking documentation as needed to ensure continuity and accurate reporting.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s Degree is a plus
• 3-5 years of supply chain experience required
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse/shipping and planning policies, procedures, and operations
• Working knowledge of order and inventory management
• Ability to problem solve and negotiate, with internal and external customers
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Customer-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with particular attention to detail
• Ability to effectively organize and facilitate meetings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ERP systems, JDE, and an understanding of Warehouse Management Systems is a plus

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Take Control : ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.
• Be Engaged & Committed : lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.
• Be Accountable : hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset : Act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes. Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness

Libbey is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
We are committed to an inclusive workplace, free of harassment and discrimination.