Inventory Planner

Colsafety; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading supply chain company is seeking an Inventory Planner in Columbia, Missouri to manage inventory effectively while meeting customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include inventory management, communicating with vendors, and creating purchase orders. We offer comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and retirement options, making it a great place to grow your career.

Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience in a Buyer or Planning role or similar capacity.
• Experience using ERP systems with forecasting/demand planning capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvement with an assigned set of suppliers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proven ability to drive improvement with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor purchasing requirements and manage inventory levels.
• Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity.
• Create and send purchase orders to vendors.
• Create advance buys and scheduled deliveries based on demand history and growth expectations.
• Communicate with purchasing team and leadership on sales and vendor developments.
• Create and send purchase orders to vendors.
• Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity.
• Compile and send POS and consignment reports.
• Liaison between internal and external customers to resolve issues.
• Evaluate, clarify, and act on customer forecast information.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

PO creation

POS reporting

Customer forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inventory Planner

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Description

The Inventory Planner / Buyer is responsible for managing item inventory with a sense of urgency and focus in order to meet or exceed customers’ expectations while keeping the inventory volume of slower-turning / less profitable inventory categories/items lean. The actions of the Inventory Planner / Buyer as it pertains to managing inventory and vendor relations, reducing expenses, and increasing profit margins, are actions vital to our continued growth and profitability. The Inventory Planner / Buyer will provide support to stakeholders via daily tasks and projects and contributions to personal and departmental goals. Personal goal attainment toward employee development and growth within the organization will be crucial.

Requirements for success:

• Monitor purchasing requirements and manage inventory levels
• Analyze inventory needs and urgency to determine the best way to fulfill requirements
• Assist in setting replenishment parameters and influencing order levels for stockable inventory
• Create advance buys and scheduled deliveries based on demand history and growth expectations
• Communicate with purchasing team and leadership on any new developments in sales and vendors
• Create and send purchase orders to vendors
• Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity
• Compile and send POS and consignment reports
• Liason between internal and external customers to resolve issues
• Evaluate, clarify, and act on customer forecast information

Ideal candidate qualities include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3 years of work experience in a Buyer or Planning role (or in a similar capacity).
• Experience using ERP systems with forecasting/demand planning capabilities.
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvement with an assigned set of suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset

Why it's great to build your career with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
  • Company HSA Contributions
  • Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements

Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization!

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.