Supply Chain Planner

Elkay Manufacturing Corporation

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Health Savings Account

Vacation Time — 3 weeks

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in the United States to lead planning activities for raw, WIP, and finished goods. You will partner with purchasing and operations to optimize inbound and outbound logistics while managing inventory levels and service targets.

This role requires data-driven decision making, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Join a values-driven, growth-focused team with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field is required.
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred.
Proficiency with Excel and data analysis required.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute supply planning processes.
Manage inventory levels and turns to meet service targets.
Partner with purchasing to improve inbound service metrics.
Mitigate inventory obsolescence and reduce costs.
Maintain master planning data attributes for the planning engine (ASCP).
Determine best planning methods (ROP, Min-Max, MTS, MTO).
Develop item site planning based on manufacturing capabilities and costs.
Establish and monitor supply planning metrics aligned with strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

ERP systems

MRP planning system

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for leading and executing supply planning processes. Key objectives will be managing inventory levels and turns, achieving and improving targeted customer service levels, mitigating inventory obsolescence, and partnering with purchasing to improve inbound service level metrics and reduce end-to-end supply chain costs. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills who enjoys diving into data and recommending solutions to enhance the supply chain. The keys to success will be a strong interest in teamwork and collaboration, a desire to learn, and a passion for applying analytics to decisions.

Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain – Drinking Water & Sinks

Key Focus Areas

Establish appropriate inventory levels (Raw, WIP and Finished Goods); with consideration for demand, re-supply or delivery lead time, storage capacities, shelf life, cost of stock and other factors. Manage inventory levels and coordinate inventory pre-builds to compensate for periods of capacity limitations and/or extended supplier lead times
Based on recommended inventory plans, monitor and adjust planning parameters to meet inventory planning goals.
Identify opportunities and provide recommendations to optimize inventory, improve inventory health, and better service-level. Partners with demand planning, global sourcing, product management, procurement and operations to drive these improvements.
Manage the at-risk inventory process for assigned product categories, with ability to root cause and drive necessary corrections with suppliers and/or operations.
Manage and maintain master planning data attributes to ensure the effective use of the planning engine (ASCP).
Working with the supply chain team to determine best methodology for supply planning (ROP, Min-Max, MTS, MTO, etc.)
Establish/enhance key supply planning metrics surrounding inventory management and distribution management to align with overall organizational strategy.
Working with the supply chain/operation teams, develop item site planning based on manufacturing capabilities, inbound and outbound cost of transportation and customer requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum two years ofexperience of related supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field required: advanced degree a plus
Prefer APICS exposure and CPIM or CSCP certification
Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, Inventory Management, Procurement and their application
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on advanced Excel skills and analysis with ability to manipulate and manage large volumes of data.
Prior MRP Planning System experience a plus; experience working with a major ERP system required
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively and efficiently work in acollaborative team environment, with frequent changes in deadlines andpriorities
Must have strong written and verbal communicationskills to effectively communicate with various departments andlevels within the company
Self-starter with ability to effectively operate under pressure and manage a wide variety of tasks and priorities.

Salary Range: The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Salary Range: $73,000 - $90,000

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