Inventory Planner (Boise)

Simplot; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot is seeking an Inventory Planner in Boise to manage inventory levels, procurement, and fulfillment for co-packed and purchased products. The role ensures accuracy of information, timely delivery of finished goods, and alignment with inventory targets.

You will collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Transportation, Operations, and suppliers to optimize stock and reduce risks. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience, with APICS CPIM as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and manages inventory levels to meet service while minimizing inventory, placing POs for timely replenishment.
• Partners with Procurement to understand contract pricing and manage volumes.
• Manages transactional vendor relationships to ensure delivery of service, quality, cost, and supply commitments.
• Reconciles POs for accuracy and takes corrective action to maintain vendor relationships.
• Coordinates Bulk & Held needs when repack from vendors are required and aligns with Master Production Schedulers.
• Tracks inventory transfers, inbound materials, packaging needs, and production schedules for co-pack and repack operations.
• Builds relationships across internal functions and suppliers to drive sourcing, inventory, and service objectives.
• Analyzes monthly requirements published in Pack Plan for commitments.
• Communicates supply risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Prepares operational tools and reports related to inventory performance and supplier performance.
• Partners with Demand Planning when prioritization is needed during limited supply.

Skills

Planning and analytics

Communication

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree from 4-year college or university

APICS CPIM certification (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inventory Planner (Boise)

For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.

That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.

Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.

Summary

The Inventory Planner job is responsible for planning, procurement, inventory management, and execution activities for assigned co-packed, co-manufactured, and purchased products while ensuring the accuracy of information, delivery of finished goods, and service of sourced items while meeting inventory targets. This role partners with Demand Planning, Deployment, Procurement, Transportation, Operations, and suppliers to ensure product availability, optimize inventory, manage service risk, and execute contractual commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes and manages inventory levels to meet service while minimizing inventory, placing POs for timely replenishment.
• Partners with Procurement team to understand established contract pricing, execution, support contract volume management, and ensure supplier commitments align with business requirements.
• Manages transactional vendor relationships to ensure delivery of service, quality, cost, and supply commitments.
• Reconciles POs for accuracy, taking corrective action to enable proper payment to maintain vendor relationship.
• Coordinates Bulk & Held needs when repack from vendors are required, then partners with Master Production Schedulers for alignment and execution.
• Coordinates and tracks inventory transfers, inbound materials, packaging requirements, and production schedules necessary to support co-pack and repack operations.
• Builds effective working relationships across internal functions and external suppliers to drive execution of sourcing, inventory, and service objectives.
• Analyzes monthly requirements published in Pack Plan for monthly and annual commitments.
• Communicate supply risks, production changes, and inventory concerns to stakeholders and recommend mitigation plans.
• Prepare and maintain operational tools and reports related to inventory performance, co-pack production, supplier performance, and service risk.
• Partners with Demand Planning when prioritization is needed in times of limited supply, proactively anticipating impacts to align customer expectations.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Relevant Experience

2+ years related experience and/or training

Required Certifications

Although not required, APICS CPIM a plus.

Other Information

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in Sales and Operations Planning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Very strong planning and analytical skills. Self-starter. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Ability to communicate to multiple levels within the organization. Usually works with minimal supervision, conferring with Manager on unusual matters.

Job Requisition ID

27783

Travel Required

None

Location(s)

Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country

United States

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.**