Procurement Planner

Stuller, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuller, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Replenishment Planner to ensure timely and cost-effective inventory replenishment. You will manage procurement, monitor stock levels, analyze demand forecasts, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize inventory while minimizing excess.

You will create purchase orders, track supplier performance, and adjust reorder points to support operations and meet customer demand with accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in procurement, inventory planning, replenishment planning, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
• Strong data analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders based on inventory needs and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delays, shortages, and quality issues.
• Analyze inventory levels and demand trends to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Adjust replenishment parameters including reorder points and safety stock.
• Identify and manage excess, aging, and slow-moving inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory and procurement data within ERP systems and generate reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategies and communicate supply risks.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory planning

ERP/MRP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP

MRP

Job description

Brief Description

Join our Supply Chain Operations team — manage inventory, procurement, and more! The Procurement team strategically manages our acquisition of goods, services, and raw materials to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. We go beyond transactional purchasing to drive value through vendor relationships.

Brief Description

Join our Supply Chain Operations team — manage inventory, procurement, and more! The Procurement team strategically manages our acquisition of goods, services, and raw materials to ensure operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. We go beyond transactional purchasing to drive value through vendor relationships.

The Procurement Replenishment Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective replenishment of inventory to support business operations and customer demand. This role manages procurement activities, monitors inventory levels, analyzes demand forecasts, and collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and supply disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders based on inventory needs and demand forecasts
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to delays, shortages, and quality
• Analyze inventory levels and demand trends to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Adjust replenishment parameters, including reorder points and safety stock levels
• Identify and manage excess, aging, and slow-moving inventory
• Maintain accurate inventory and procurement data within ERP systems and generate performance reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategies and communicate supply risks

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field
• Experience in procurement, inventory planning, replenishment planning, or supply chain operations
• Proficiency in ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to analyze data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or consumer goods environment
• Knowledge of demand forecasting methods and inventory optimization practices
• Experience with supplier performance tracking and purchasing processesFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.

We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana.