Supply Chain Planner

Zurn Elkay (Elkay Manufacturing)

Downers Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, AD&

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation seeks a Supply Chain Planner to lead and execute supply planning, manage inventory and improve service levels across the organization. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, collaboration with purchasing, demand planning, and operations, and optimizing end-to-end supply chain costs.

The successful candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, proficiency with Excel, and a passion for applying analytics to supply chain decisions.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience in supply chain, ideally in manufacturing or distribution.
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.
APICS exposure and CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Knowledge of supply chain concepts, inventory management, procurement and their application.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on advanced Excel; ability to manipulate large data sets.
Prior MRP planning system experience; experience with a major ERP system desirable.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team with changing deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

Establish appropriate inventory levels (Raw, WIP, Finished Goods) considering demand, lead times, storage, shelf life and costs.
Monitor and adjust planning parameters to meet inventory goals.
Identify opportunities to optimize inventory, improve inventory health and service levels through cross-functional collaboration.
Manage at-risk inventory and drive corrections with suppliers or operations.
Maintain master planning data attributes for the planning engine (ASCP).
Determine best supply planning methodologies (ROP, Min-Max, MTS, MTO, etc.).
Develop item site planning based on manufacturing capabilities and transportation costs.
Establish and track key supply planning metrics aligned with company strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

MRP planning system

ERP system

Job description

Supply Chain Planner

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!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

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 of experience 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 a collaborative team environment, with frequent changes in deadlines and priorities
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with various departments and levels 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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