Supply Chain Planner

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planner to lead and execute supply planning processes. You will manage inventory levels, drive service improvements, and partner with purchasing to optimize end-to-end costs across multiple product lines.

The role emphasizes data analytics, collaboration with demand planning, procurement and operations, and the use of planning tools to improve inventory health and customer service levels.

Qualifications

• Two years of related supply chain experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage inventory levels across raw, WIP, and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory plans and adjust planning parameters to meet goals.
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory and service levels with cross-functional teams.
• Manage at-risk inventory and coordinate with suppliers/operations.
• Maintain master planning data for the planning engine (ASCP).
• Develop item site planning based on manufacturing capabilities, inbound/outbound costs, and customer requirements.
• Define supply planning metrics aligned with organizational strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MRP Planning System

ERP system

ASCP

Job description

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.

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! 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

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

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran