Senior Supply Planner

U.S. Venture, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Venture, Inc. is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to guide supply continuity, optimize inventory, and drive supplier performance across global networks.

The role partners with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Category Management to align supply strategy with business goals using Logility, Microsoft Dynamics D365, and Power BI to drive data-driven decisions. The Senior Supply Planner will mentor junior planners, lead supplier reviews, and manage programs to reduce risk, improve service levels,

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular purchasing reviews to align supply with forecasted demand and inventory targets.
• Release replenishment purchase orders in alignment with demand plans and safety stock levels.
• Review planned but not purchased items to ensure timely order placement and avoid supply gaps.
• Maintain open purchase orders by updating delivery dates, quantities, and shipment details as needed.
• Respond to purchasing alerts and exceptions to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Build and manage import loads to optimize container utilization and reduce freight costs.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Inbound Scheduling to ensure efficient receipt and flow of goods.
• Collaborate with Logistics to optimize inbound freight and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm availability, lead times, and shipping schedules.
• Monitor and maintain supplier scorecards to track performance metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, and responsiveness.
• Manage supplier programs and initiatives to improve service levels and reduce supply chain risk.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier capacity and lead time variability to proactively manage risk.
• Identify and resolve supply constraints through proactive communication and escalation with vendors.
• Maintain supply continuity during product transitions or discontinuations.

Tools

Logility

Microsoft Dynamics D365

Power BI

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Supply Planner is a strategic and analytical leader responsible for ensuring supply continuity, optimizing inventory, and driving supplier performance across complex global networks. This role leads cross-functional initiatives, mentors junior planners, and partners closely with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Category Management to align supply strategies with business goals. The Senior Supply Planner leverages advanced planning tools such as Logility, Microsoft Dynamics D365, and Power BI to drive data-driven decisions, mitigate risk, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular purchasing reviews to align supply with forecasted demand and inventory targets.
• Release replenishment purchase orders in alignment with demand plans and safety stock levels.
• Review planned but not purchased items to ensure timely order placement and avoid supply gaps.
• Maintain open purchase orders by updating delivery dates, quantities, and shipment details as needed.
• Respond to purchasing alerts and exceptions to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Build and manage import loads to optimize container utilization and reduce freight costs.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Inbound Scheduling to ensure efficient receipt and flow of goods.
• Collaborate with Logistics to optimize inbound freight and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm availability, lead times, and shipping schedules.
• Monitor and maintain supplier scorecards to track performance metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, and responsiveness.
• Manage supplier programs and initiatives to improve service levels and reduce supply chain risk.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Monitor supplier capacity and lead time variability to proactively manage risk.
• Identify and resolve supply constraints through proactive communication and escalation with vendors.
• Maintain supply continuity during product transitions or discontinuations.
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