Supply Planner

Pyramex Safety Products; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of PPE is seeking a Supply Planner to manage purchase orders from manufacturers and ensure inventory levels align with customer demands. The role involves demand forecasting, maintaining replenishment plans, and fostering supplier relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management and over 3 years of experience in a related field. This full-time position offers the opportunity to improve supply chain processes within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Supply Chain Management.
• 3+ years’ experience in supply chain, inventory planning, or procurement role preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute purchase orders from manufacturers/suppliers.
• Provide demand forecasts and establish materials requirements.
• Manage ongoing replenishment activities and monitor supply chain.

Skills

Demand Planning

Supply Planning

Inventory Management

Logistics

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pyramex Safety Products is a company that specializes in providing superior quality personal protective equipment (PPE). Pyramex is committed to delivering innovative safety solutions to businesses across the United States and internationally, serving industries that require reliable protection for their workers. Based in Piperton, Tennessee, Pyramex aims to hire talent that will serve with heart in order to build strong, trusted partnerships with customers providing unmatched service and customer care.

Purpose

This position is responsible for the planning and execution of purchase orders from foreign and domestic manufacturers/suppliers of Pyramex Safety’s products to satisfy customer demand. Primary responsibilities include providing a demand forecast, establishing materials requirements plan by product line and SKU, managing ongoing replenishment activities, and monitoring the import supply chain. The planner will work with suppliers/manufacturers, sales, logistics, and other supporting business functions to understand, analyze, and respond to customer requirements in a timely manner. This function will align with overall supply chain objectives of the organization with a focus on the customer experience while managing costs.

Essential Duties and Requirements

• Understand the dependencies between different functions in the supply chain: demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and logistics in order to execute core responsibilities outlined above.
• Possess solid understanding of suppliers, product lines and import logistics to make sound business decisions when customer needs change or supply chain disruptions occur.
• Analyze various data-sets such as historical sales, trends, lead times, and business feedback to provide the demand forecast for multiple product lines and SKU’s. Adjust safety stock and service levels as needed.
• Maintain a replenishment plan with sufficient lead time to sustain optimal inventory levels and allow suppliers to secure cost‑effective transportation capacity. Special attention to demand changes and delivery dates required to successfully execute orders.
• Verify that supplier invoices are accurate and receive inventory into ERP system in a timely manner.
• Communicate back‑order situations and work cross‑functionally to assess solutions with a sense of urgency.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities that strengthen internal operations or that provide tangible value to the customer or bottom line.
• Foster strong working relationships with suppliers, product managers, and sales.
• Provide ad‑hoc reporting as needed.

Job Specific Competencies

• Action Oriented – naturally inclined to get things done; must be able to move quickly & efficiently between tasks and keep an even, pleasant attitude in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to Detail – ensures that information is thoroughly reviewed and accurate.
• Creative Thinker – open minded to doing things differently; approaches problems and situations with curiosity and is comfortable with providing new ideas.
• Problem Solving – identifies and analyzes problems; proposes solutions and creates action plan
• Customer Focus – acts with customers in mind; seeks and uses customer information to improve service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years’ experience preferred in supply chain, inventory planning or procurement role; preferably in a distribution environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications required
• Demonstrated math, problem solving and analytical skills

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Public Safety