Strategic Inventory & Demand Planner (Data-Driven)

Educators Resource; Semmes (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Educators Resource, Semmes, AL, is seeking a Supply & Demand Inventory Planner to ensure product availability across our warehouse network. You will forecast demand, manage purchase orders, and maintain stock levels to meet customer needs while optimizing inventory turns.

You will build strong vendor relationships, monitor supplier performance, analyze sales trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent shortages and backorders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Three+ years in inventory planning, purchasing, or supply chain preferred.
• Experience in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-driven environments is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with ERP and purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory to support customer demand across multiple warehouses.
• Forecast inventory needs, place and manage purchase orders, monitor lead times.
• Communicate supply concerns and collaborate with teams to resolve shortages.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Vendor communication

Data-driven decision making

Excel

ERP software

Education

Associate degree in Business / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Educators Resource, Semmes, AL, is seeking a Supply & Demand Inventory Planner to ensure product availability across our warehouse network. You will forecast demand, manage purchase orders, and maintain stock levels to meet customer needs while optimizing inventory turns.

You will build strong vendor relationships, monitor supplier performance, analyze sales trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent shortages and backorders.