Hybrid VMI Supply Planner - Global Inventory

Rockwell Automation, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, D 

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a VMI Supply Planner to keep the distribution network efficient. You will manage distributor replenishment, analyze planning parameters, and develop reports while collaborating across Supply Chain teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience, and strong Excel and SQL skills. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with the Manager of Distribution-Manufacturer Integration as the leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in planning, inventory management, and analyzing data related to demand trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (complex functions).
• Experience with SQL for data extraction/manipulation.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and supply chain tools (WMS, TMS, APS).
• Knowledge of statistics and data governance concepts.
• EDI familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily replenishment of Distributor stock and release orders to meet service levels.
• Conduct weekly reviews of planning parameters and customer profiles to balance inventory and service.
• Analyze performance indicators and propose distributor-specific improvements.
• Create and distribute ad-hoc reports.
• Lead VMI performance review meetings with Distributor teams.
• Monitor EDI transactions for data integrity and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Channel, and Distributor teams to enable Connected Supply Chain.
• Support Rockwell's S&OP process projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce total supply chain costs through network optimization.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent problem solving

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain, or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

WMS

TMS

APS

Job description

Rockwell Automation, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a VMI Supply Planner to keep the distribution network efficient. You will manage distributor replenishment, analyze planning parameters, and develop reports while collaborating across Supply Chain teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience, and strong Excel and SQL skills. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with the Manager of Distribution-Manufacturer Integration as the leader.