Supply Planner

DeKalb Health; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACR is hiring a Supply Planner in Exton, PA. The role focuses on aligning forecasted demand with supply execution to maintain high service levels while controlling inventory.

The position is hybrid (3 days on-site) in Exton, PA, and involves reviewing SKUs, monitoring plans, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve shortages and optimize stock across warehouses. The candidate will manage planning system parameters, lead times, MOQs, and service targets, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning or related roles.
• Working knowledge of importing goods from Asia.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of supply planning principles and inventory management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned SKUs and plan purchase orders to meet forecasted demand across the ACR network and at the individual warehouse level.
• Monitor supply plans to ensure requirements are planned within lead times and aligned with demand forecasts.
• Identify potential shortages inside of lead time and partner with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to resolve gaps before customer impact.
• Identify excess or slow-moving inventory and develop actions to mitigate future exposure.
• Analyze inventory positions and recommend or execute inventory transfers to rebalance stock across network warehouses.
• Maintain and manage planning system parameters, including minimum order quantities, lead times, and service level targets, to support effective planning within the Supply Chain Planning system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and service performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Business/Finance)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Location 420 Clover Mill Road,Exton, PA, 19341-2501,United States
• Job Category Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

Unbox Your Potential: Our customers see us as the industry Leader for trusted, high-quality food service essentials and supply chain solutions - and our employees see the value in what they do each day. We offer a culture supported by integrity, growth, relationships, and excellence. We're looking for a Supply Planner - are you ready to explore your career with us?

The Supply Planner is responsible for all aspects of supply planning for assigned product categories. This role ensures alignment between forecasted demand and supply execution to support high customer service levels while maintaining inventory within targeted stocking parameters. The Supply Planner proactively reviews the assign product portfolio, plans requirements within lead time, and addresses potential risks and opportunities across the supply network.

This position is hybrid in our Exton, PA office - 3 days/week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)

What you will do in this role:

• Review assigned SKUs and plan purchase orders to meet forecasted demand across the ACR network and at the individual warehouse level.
• Monitor supply plans to ensure requirements are planned within lead times and aligned with demand forecasts.
• Identify potential shortages inside of lead time and partner with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to resolve gaps before customer impact.
• Identify excess or slow-moving inventory and develop actions to mitigate future exposure.
• Analyze inventory positions and recommend or execute inventory transfers to rebalance stock across network warehouses.
• Maintain and manage planning system parameters, including minimum order quantities (MOQs), lead times, and service level targets, to support effective planning within the Supply Chain Planning system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and service performance.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning or related roles.
• Working knowledge of importing goods from Asia.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of supply planning principles and inventory management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and customer-focused mindset.

Employment offers are contingent upon a successful Criminal Background Check.

Summary

EEO Statement

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• If Hybrid, how many required on-site days/week? 3