Inventory Planner

Colsafety; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with

Company HSA Contributions

Generous PTO

Volunteer PTO

Retirement Options

Job summary

Colsafety in Columbia, Missouri is seeking an Inventory Planner / Buyer to manage inventory with urgency and accuracy, balancing stock levels with customer expectations while supporting vendor relations.

Reporting to the Supply Chain department, you will monitor requirements, create orders, and coordinate with teams to optimize replenishment, reduce costs, and improve margins. A bachelor’s degree and ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management or Business.
• 3 years of experience in a Buyer or Planning role or similar.
• Experience with ERP systems and forecasting/demand planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Buyer experience

Planning experience

ERP forecasting

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Forecasting tools

ERP systems

Job description

Inventory Planner

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Reporting To: Matt Woodcock

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 expectationsCommunicate 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

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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