Supply and Inventory Planner

H.B. Fuller; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Supply and Inventory Planner to manage inventory levels across multiple plants. This remote or hybrid role incorporates planning, forecasting, and collaboration to enhance supply chain operations. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong analytical skills, with proficiency in SAP preferred. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• At least 1 year of experience in supply or inventory planning.
• Proficiency in SAP is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material and packaging inventory across multiple plants.
• Align raw material needs with production schedules and sales forecasts.
• Conduct capacity planning to meet demand and service KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title:Supply and Inventory Planner

Location:Remote – USA or Hybrid – Based in Minnesota

Position Overview

The Supply and Inventory Planner is responsible for managing raw material and packaging inventory across multiple H.B. Fuller plants and warehouses. This role ensures optimal inventory levels through effective planning, forecasting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The planner plays a key role in supporting the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process and driving continuous improvement in supply chain operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain raw material requirements plans to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Present 12–18 month rolling forecasts with insights on future trends.
• Align raw material needs with production schedules and sales forecasts.
• Conduct medium and long-term capacity planning to meet demand and service KPIs.
• Maintain and update planning parameters in SAP.
• Support monthly SIOP planning and executive reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels (Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Packaging, WIP).
• Optimize safety stock and working capital usage.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional projects such as product transfers and new product introductions.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in supply or inventory planning.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with SIOP or similar planning processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of capacity planning and forecasting tools.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.

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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $70,000 - $85,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.