Strategic Supply Planner — Inventory & Cost Optimization

Univar Solutions; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Univar Solutions is seeking a Supply Planner to coordinate and optimize inventory planning and procurement costs across the supply chain network. The role reports to hybrid Dublin, OH, and collaborates with Sales, Operations and Transportation teams to ensure service and cost objectives are met.

The position emphasizes strong Excel skills, data manipulation, and analytical thinking, with SAP experience favored.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with data manipulation experience.
• Knowledge of integrated planning software is desirable.
• Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Commit to process improvement and root cause analysis.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Balance inventory targets, service levels, forecast accuracy and safety stock for assigned SKUs.
• Serve as liaison to resolve supply issues and ensure delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives.
• Identify ways to improve supply planning processes by applying current tools.
• Ensure accuracy of all purchase order data to support Sales, Operations & Transportation teams.
• Meet customer demand and regional performance objectives.
• Use MRP and other tools to review inventory projections and supply-demand summaries.
• Keep track of inventory levels and suggest inventory parameter adjustments.
• Assess purchasing options and optimize loads; coordinate with product marketing on overall supply direction.
• Review out-of-stock situations and mitigate shortages.
• Conduct business and performance reviews with key suppliers.
• Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus targets.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Data manipulation

MRP knowledge

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Operations, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Univar Solutions is seeking a Supply Planner to coordinate and optimize inventory planning and procurement costs across the supply chain network. The role reports to hybrid Dublin, OH, and collaborates with Sales, Operations and Transportation teams to ensure service and cost objectives are met.

The position emphasizes strong Excel skills, data manipulation, and analytical thinking, with SAP experience favored.