Strategic Supply Planner | Inbound & Inventory Optimization

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2+ weeks PTO

Healthcare (single and family)

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

SpartanNash Military in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Supply Planner to optimize inbound and outbound flows across the distribution network. You will monitor inventory, manage PO cadence, and collaborate with demand planning to secure in-stock positions.

The role requires a bachelor's in supply chain or related field and 3–5 years in logistics; advanced analytical and negotiation skills help drive cost efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years (5 years for Sr. Supply Planner role) of experience working in logistics or supply chain management.
• Detailed knowledge of logistics and inventory management.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis.
• Ability to identify and anticipate inflation based on market trends.
• Great collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and present detailed inventory reports.

Responsibilities

• Fully utilize the buying systems and processes to deliver best practice supply chain fill rate (service level) and inventory turn performance.
• Monitor inventory and manage the daily, weekly, and monthly purchase orders to support demand.
• Evaluate efficient order quantities at the item and vendor level. Weigh integral costs against service level needs, to ensure the facilities can efficiently receive while still achieving optimal fill rate.
• Address issues resulting in unproductive inventory, facilitate return to vendor on overstocks and discontinued items.
• Assess the inventory capacity for Warehouse Operations.
• Track inbound inventory across multiple Distribution Centers and collaborate with expedite team.
• Anticipate inventory demand based on current and future business functions.
• Analyze and anticipate market trends for the best time to purchase inventory.
• Create inventory reports and present suggestions to the Supply Planning Manager.
• Ensure the business has a steady flow of inventory without over-extending on inventory.
• Suggest changes to Warehouse Slotting to meet increased or reduced demand.
• Negotiate with Vendors to ensure purchasing is done in the most efficient MOQ
• Suggest alternate delivery routes to improve costs or reduce lead times.
• Collaborative Planning with Manufactures to build future state Supply plan.
• Communicate and collaborate with Demand planning team on a regular basis to resolve specific demand anomalies.
• Determine root cause of supply continuity or on-time performance issues.
• Work with suppliers to improve their fulfilment and on-time rates.
• Communicate ongoing supplier shortfalls to Merchandising as needed.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Inventory reporting

Forecasting / inflation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field

Job description

SpartanNash Military in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Supply Planner to optimize inbound and outbound flows across the distribution network. You will monitor inventory, manage PO cadence, and collaborate with demand planning to secure in-stock positions.

The role requires a bachelor's in supply chain or related field and 3–5 years in logistics; advanced analytical and negotiation skills help drive cost efficiency and service levels.