Supply Planner

InnoSource; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

InnoSource is seeking a Supply Planner to own inventory planning and procurement for a portfolio of SKUs. You will balance service levels, targets, forecast accuracy, and safety stock while collaborating with Sales, Operations, Transportation, Product Marketing, and suppliers.

You will plan proactively using ERP/MRP tools, resolve supply issues, and optimize purchases to reduce costs. A strong Excel skillset, analytical mindset, and SAP experience are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and data manipulation.
• Sharp analytical skills and close attention to detail.
• A process-improvement mindset and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Operations, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• SAP experience (preferred).
• Experience with integrated planning software (a big plus).

Responsibilities

• Plan proactively using MRP tools to review inventory projections and supply-demand summaries.
• Act as liaison for supply issues, flag potential out-of-stocks, and mitigate.
• Assess purchasing options, consolidate products, and pre-order to reduce costs.
• Ensure purchase order accuracy for Sales, Operations, and Transportation.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with Product Marketing on supply direction.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and manage supplier relationships.
• Track weekly/monthly metrics and help meet regional goals.
• Find new ways to improve supply planning processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Integrated planning software

Job description

Are you looking for a professional supply and inventory management role with a great work-life balance? Do you enjoy going above and beyond while providing business-to-business support and working across numerous departments?

Start your career path in a stable industry with a nationally known company that focuses on your success and advancement. This Fortune 500 company is rapidly growing and reimagining the chemical distribution industry. They pride themselves on their ability to be an ally to their customers and suppliers while helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities. When you are on the team, you’ll play an important role in shaping how they deliver more than the standard chemical or ingredient by solving complex business ventures.

Why this role matters

As our Supply Planner, you’ll own inventory planning and procurement for your assigned portfolio of SKUs. You’ll balance competing priorities like service levels, inventory targets, forecast accuracy, and safety stock, and make the calls that keep our network running efficiently. You’ll partner closely with Sales, Operations, Transportation, Product Marketing, and key suppliers, so your work will be seen and felt across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan proactively. Use MRP and other planning tools to review inventory projections and supply-demand summaries, catching shortages, excess inventory, and demurrage risks early.
• Solve supply challenges. Act as the key liaison for supply issues, use exception reports to flag potential out-of-stocks, and recommend practical mitigations.
• Buy smarter. Assess purchasing options, consolidate products into optimized loads, and pre-order strategically to reduce costs.
• Keep data clean. Ensure purchase order accuracy so Sales, Operations, and Transportation teams can rely on it.
• Shape inventory strategy. Monitor inventory levels, recommend parameter changes, and work with Product Marketing on overall supply direction.
• Manage supplier relationships. Lead business and performance reviews with key suppliers as needed.
• Measure what matters. Track and reconcile weekly and monthly metrics against targets, and help meet regional performance goals.
• Make things better. Find new ways to improve supply planning processes using the tools we already have.

Requirements

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and data manipulation (required)
• Sharp analytical skills and close attention to detail
• A process-improvement mindset and the ability to perform root cause analysis
• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain/Operations, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• SAP experience (preferred)
• Experience with integrated planning software (a big plus)

Benefits & Pay

Compensation

• $55,000 – $60,000 annual salary
• Hybrid Schedule available (3 days in office/2 days work from home)

InnoSource has been Putting Passion to Work for over 25 years. We care about our associates and our clients, and we aim to deliver for both. This means connecting each individual with the best long-term career fit based on unique skills and needs, and guiding you through the process along the way.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in the application process please contact 614-775-1400 or email [e-mail] . We are an equal Opportunity Employer – Age / Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran.