Inventory Planner I: Optimize Materials & Schedules

GAF; New Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Family-building benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

GAF is seeking an Inventory Planner to support management of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring smooth production flow and accurate inventory control. The role partners with procurement, production, and logistics to keep inventory aligned with demand and schedules.

Responsibilities include monitoring levels, conducting counts, and reporting KPIs. The position emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and adherence to FIFO/LIFO practices in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report inventory levels and on-hand quantities to prevent stockouts and overstock.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure inventory management aligns with LIFO/FIFO requirements.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in counts and records.
• Synchronize inventory records across systems.
• Document and report shipping errors.
• Identify obsolete or slow-moving inventory and communicate it.
• Collaborate with quality on red tag or off-spec material disposition.
• Generate regular inventory KPI reports for management.
• Follow procedures to improve inventory management efficiency.

Skills

ERP/MRP (SAP)

Excel

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

GAF is seeking an Inventory Planner to support management of raw materials and finished goods, ensuring smooth production flow and accurate inventory control. The role partners with procurement, production, and logistics to keep inventory aligned with demand and schedules.

Responsibilities include monitoring levels, conducting counts, and reporting KPIs. The position emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and adherence to FIFO/LIFO practices in a manufacturing setting.