Supply Chain Planner

Paylocity; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in the United States is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to own inventory flow and replenishment decisions across locations, ensuring optimal product availability while balancing working capital and turnover.

You will translate demand signals into actionable purchasing plans, collaborate with Sales and Operations, and optimize reorder points, safety stock, and lead times using Sage X3 and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in supply chain, inventory planning, replenishment, or demand planning.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location inventory environments preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; a degree in business administration or supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory replenishment strategy and execution across product lines and locations.
• Set reorder points, safety stock levels, and order quantities.
• Translate demand forecasts into replenishment plans and adjust for seasonality.
• Monitor stockouts and inventory health; manage DOH and turns.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to align priorities.
• Use Sage X3 and Excel for reporting and planning.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business administration preferred

Tools

Sage X3

Forecasting tools

Job description

Description

Objective: The Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for owning inventory flow and replenishment decisions across the organization to ensure optimal product availability while balancing working capital and inventory turns. This role is responsible for translating demand signals into actionable purchasing and deployment decisions, maintaining the right inventory in the right place at the right time.

This is a high-ownership, decision-making role requiring strong analytical capability, business judgment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Inventory Ownership & Replenishment

• Own inventory replenishment strategy and execution across assigned product lines and locations
• Set and manage reorder points, safety stock levels, and order quantities
• Make daily/weekly purchasing and transfer decisions based on demand, supply constraints, and business priorities
• Monitor inventory health including stockouts, excess, and slow-moving items
• Balance the three points of time, cost, and quality to bring the greatest value to BVS inventory investments

Demand & Supply Alignment

• Translate demand forecasts, historical trends, and sales insights into replenishment plans
• Partner closely with Sales and Operations to align on priorities and constraints
• Adjust plans proactively based on seasonality, promotions, and market changes

Performance Management

• Drive key metrics including fill rate, service level, days of inventory on hand, inventory turns, and working capital
• Identify and resolve root causes of service failures and inventory imbalances
• Continuously improve replenishment parameters and planning logic

Supplier & Procurement Collaboration

• Coordinate on supplier constraints, lead times, MOQs, and buying strategies
• Support execution of buying programs and ensure alignment with supplier agreements
• Provide input into supplier performance and inventory strategies
• Arrange and leverage logistics resources to arrange freight at the most economical levels

Systems & Data Management

• Submit Purchase Orders to suppliers as needed for inventory and spot buy purchasing
• Leverage the ERP system Sage X3 and other planning tools to manage replenishment and order processing
• Maintain data accuracy for lead times, order multiples, and planning parameters.
• Develop reporting and insights to improve decision-making

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Fill Rate / Service Level
• Inventory Turns
• Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH)
• Stockout Frequency & Backorders
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Working Capital Efficiency

Requirements

Due to the nature of the business Supply Chain Planners must consent to and have the ability to pass a pre-employment and annual drug test and extensive federal-level background check.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Confident decision-maker with ability to balance competing priorities

Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience required

Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

Ownership mindset—takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with imperfect data

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Continuous improvement mind set

Education and Experience:

High school degree/GED required.

Degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

2-5+ years in supply chain, inventory planning, replenishment, or demand planning

Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location inventory environments preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting, driving or at a desk and working on a computer.

The ability to work with and around industrial hazards.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time.

Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.

May require travel to other locations.