Dry Goods Planner

McLane Company, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and视s

Paid time off from day one

Discount programs

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Dry Goods Planner to manage demand forecasts and purchase orders across locations, ensuring balanced in-stock levels and minimized spoilage. The role emphasizes close collaboration with Chain Management, vendors, and distribution centers to optimize inventory flows.

Based in Carrollton, TX, the position requires onsite work within a 50-minute radius and a strong background in supply chain fundamentals, data analysis, and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence others and work both individually and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.
• Strong computer literacy including ability to work with spreadsheets. Experience with an ERP preferred.

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 with the purpose of maximizing in-stock level, maintaining minimum inventory exposure and balancing freight costs.
• Seek opportunities to work with other Distribution Center functions to maximize operating targets.
• Manage inventory levels and flow to optimize receiving, storage, picking, and loading operations.
• Maintain inventory levels to minimize obsolescence spoilage.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influence skills

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Distribution

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Description - Dry Goods Planner (JR111092)

Dry Goods Planner - ( JR111092 )

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The Dry Goods Planner analyzes demand and manages forecasts and purchase orders to balance in-stock and inventory levels for all locations. The position must actively monitor item supply and demand to minimize the risk of spoilage, obsolescence, transfers, or redeliveries.

This is an on-site position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Carrollton, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Dry Goods Planner:

• Monitor and maintain demand forecasting.
• Analyze historical usage and forecasting reports to ensure a 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 with the purpose of maximizing in-stock level,
  maintaining minimum inventory exposure and balancing freight costs.
• Seek opportunities to work with other Distribution Center functions to maximize operating targets.
• Manage inventory levels and flow to optimize receiving, storage, picking, and loading operations.
• Maintain inventory levels to minimize obsolescence spoilage.
• Coordinate with transportation group to optimize backhauls and freight income opportunities.
• Manage inter-division difficulties such as transfers, allocations, and quality issues.
• Monitor and analyze performance indicators such as in-stock levels, perfect order performance, inventory
  levels, inter-division transfer costs, and obsolescence.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Dry Goods Planner:

• 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. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.