Inventory Planner

Veritiv; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritiv is looking for an Inventory Planner to optimize stock levels across the organization using MRP tools within the ERP system. The role collaborates with Category Management, Sales, and Logistics to align purchasing with demand and inventory goals.

With 3–5 years of related experience, you will manage about $3 million in perpetual inventory and help drive improvements in service levels and working capital while ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related job experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain input data driving replenishment triggers from the MRP system.
• Determine methodology for inventory management by material groups.
• Assist in development of bottom-up forecast models and gain consensus.
• Review MRP-created Purchase Requisitions and release to PO.
• Ensure quantities and suppliers support best practice purchasing.
• Set up new item numbers; obtain vendor quotes; set up BOMs in SAP.
• Complete cost audits regularly.
• Collaborate with Quality to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Review inventory levels and optimize for working capital and service levels.
• Manage onboarding and sunsetting of materials and groups for launches and phase-outs.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement of operations and processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Multi-Project Management

MRP/ERP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Inventory Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels across the organization by leveraging Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) tools within the ERP system. This role collaborates closely with Category Management, Sales, Division Management, and Logistics to align purchasing decisions with customer demand and organizational inventory goals. The Inventory Planner manages approximately $3 million in perpetual inventory, balancing service levels with efficient inventory investment.

HYBRID ROLE

Our Inventory Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels across the organization by leveraging Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) tools within the ERP system. This role collaborates closely with Category Management, Sales, Division Management, and Logistics to align purchasing decisions with customer demand and organizational inventory goals. The Inventory Planner manages approximately $3 million in perpetual inventory, balancing service levels with efficient inventory investment.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain input data which drives replenishment triggers from the Material Resource Planning system, including lead time, reorder point, maximum inventory level, reorder quantity, scaled purchase quantities.
• Determine proper methodology for inventory management by individual material or groups of materials, between reorder point planning and buying to forecast.
• Assist in development of “bottom up” forecast models and liaises with business owners to gain consensus and agreement.
• Review MRP created Purchase Requisitions for appropriateness and releases to be placed on PO and ordered from suppliers.
• Ensure that quantities and suppliers are in support of best practice purchasing.
• Set up new item numbers along with obtaining copies of vendor quotes and set up cost and Bills of Materials in SAP.
• Complete cost audits on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with Quality to manage adherence to customer and regulatory requirements.
• Review inventory levels, assesses current performance, makes recommendations and changes to optimize inventory related to working capital, customer service and strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for metrics related to inventory management which can include turns, GMROII, inventory aging.
• Manage the onboarding and sunsetting of materials and material groups for the organization ensuring new products support launch and exiting products are fully disposed of.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, improve turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly, to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as requested.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Experience with Third Party Subcontractor/Vendor Management
• Experience with Quality Management Systems
• Experience in industrial packaging or distribution business is preferred.
• Salary: $54,900 - $75,900 annually

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Corporate

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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