Inventory & Demand Planner

Creation Technologies International Inc; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies International Inc is seeking a Planner to join its Customer Focus Team at the BU level. The role focuses on managing inventory, aligning demand management processes, and ensuring material availability to meet forecasted revenue and manufacturing plans.

You will work with the BU Supply Chain Director and Planning Manager to deliver planning outputs in line with best practices. You will coordinate with Buyers, optimize inventory turns, support EOL and last-time-buy decisions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s major in business administration, industrial engineering, logistics, commerce, operations, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of one year of supply‑chain experience.
• Proficient English business‑communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in operating a computer, including Windows-based OS and related software.
• MS Office, including PowerPoint and Excel (V‑lookups, data filters, pivot tables).
• ERP system experience within a supply‑chain environment (planning, inventory control, purchasing).
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Self‑motivated team player, able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform BOM reviews as part of the QoA and ECO processes.
• Manage all Demand Management changes to ERP evaluation, analysis, and customer communication regarding PPV/CPV.
• Release and action requisitions to support material purchases.
• Clear to Build analysis and reporting of material availability by project, including last part in house identification.
• Coordinate priorities for buyers and execution of material plans and expediting.
• Participate in MRB related supply chain issues and liaise with cross‑functional teams.
• Maintain target customer inventory levels, turns, projections and inventory optimization.
• Review strategic material plans (Plan for Every Part, safety stock).
• Drive adherence to the MSA with respect to E&O, PPV recovery, and related tasks.
• Support end‑of‑life programs and disposition discussions with customers.
• Communicate order commits and supplier status to program management.
• Develop what‑if scenarios and manage MRP demand date with forecast analysis.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Lean supply chain

Job description

Creation Technologies International Inc is seeking a Planner to join its Customer Focus Team at the BU level. The role focuses on managing inventory, aligning demand management processes, and ensuring material availability to meet forecasted revenue and manufacturing plans.

You will work with the BU Supply Chain Director and Planning Manager to deliver planning outputs in line with best practices. You will coordinate with Buyers, optimize inventory turns, support EOL and last-time-buy decisions,