Sr. Supply Planner

Atkore International Group Inc.; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of electrical and safety solutions is seeking a Sr. Supply Planner for their Harvey, IL facility. The successful candidate will optimize inventory, enhance customer service, and work closely with cross-functional teams to improve supply chain efficiency. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant planning experience, offering a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of demand or inventory planning experience required.
• Experience in creating Excel/Database files with SQL preferred.
• APICS certification or knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize inventory levels and location for customer demand.
• Lead the Supply/Demand balancing portion of the SIOP process.
• Track, report, and analyze performance results to KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Lean principles

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

SQL

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Job description

Harvey IL
Allied Manufacturing
16100 S Lathrop Avenue
Harvey, IL 60426, USA

Harvey IL
Allied Manufacturing
16100 S Lathrop Avenue
Harvey, IL 60426, USA

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Sr. Supply Planner for our Steel Conduit & Fittings strategic business unit to be located at our Harvey, IL facility. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this person will be responsible for driving industry leading customer service levels and inventory optimization. This role is charting the customer to the supply chain through the creation and sustainment of lean based supply chain techniques and programs. Additionally, this role works cross functional with Sales and Operations to ensure that the supply planning processes are executed to meet customer needs while cost/service tradeoffs options are considered to drive continual business improvement and control.

What you’ll do:

• Optimize inventory stocking levels and location to most effectively service customer demand and reduce freight costs.
• Lead the Supply/Demand balancing portion of the SIOP process.
• Balance MRP requirements with plant capacity to best service responsible businesses.
• Manage consignments to agent warehouses and Regional Service Centers.
• Manage 3 rd party sourced inventory to agent warehouses and Regional Service Centers.
• Communicate with customer service regarding availability for each location.
• Improve availability of stocking products and meeting promise dates on all made to order items (MTO).
• Identify and manage excess & obsolete product.
• Review and track all customer back orders by working with plants/suppliers to reduce lead times.
• Track, report, and analyze performance results to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Review and root cause missed customer orders for implementation of preventative countermeasures.
• Develop presentations that illustrate key points and drive to business decisions.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify alternate solutions to combat constrained supply situations.
• Continuously looking for lean opportunities to improve current toolset and streamlining processes.
• Creating standard work documents for procedures and responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during constrained supply
• All other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum 4-7 years of demand or inventory planning experience.
• Proven experience in creating Excel/Database files is required with SQL query building experience preferred.
• Proven ability to identify areas for improvement for lean advancement and champion change.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels. Must include written and verbal skills.
• APICS certification or Six Sigma/Lean Principles knowledge a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in implementing and using formal continuous process improvement techniques.
• Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities and impending deadlines.
• Experience using an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
• Experience using an MRP system such as JDE, JDA Fulfillment, or SAP APO.
• Position will require frequent communication with production and logistics partners and occasional visits to areas in which designated PPE will be required.
• Position will require sitting and standing.
• Employee may occasionally lift and/or move boxes or equipment
• 10-15% travel may be required.
• All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

What you will accomplish:

You will identify and analyze key data to help us focus on the health of our supply chain. Identify opportunities for improvement and communication effectively across the organization with key stakeholders. Work with secondary process vendors to make sure product is available for Finish Goods.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6-months, you’ll:

• Provide and align on requirements for finished goods with plant leadership.
• Identify and analyze key performance indicators and share insights around how we may improve the health of our supply chain.
• Start understanding SIOP and supply chain processes through direct interaction with internal stakeholders such as the Customer, Plant, and Regional Service Center Leads.
• Start teaching and sharing your analytics expertise with colleagues across the team.
• Create standard work documents for procedures and processes.

Within 12-months, you’ll:

• Lead internal supply and demand balancing meetings, helping to make decisions to drive overall customer experience.
• Create and update reports, training materials and documentation.
• Enable faster turnaround of product by managing large projects and building strong business relations with vendors.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $ 76,160 - $104,720 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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