Supply Planner

Lennox International; Richardson (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Lennox International in Richardson, AL, is seeking a Parts Supply Planner to balance supply and demand for service parts and optimize inventory within budgetary constraints. The role collaborates with manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to maintain service levels and drive cost efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in inventory or supply planning, with hands-on SAP/IBP/MRP experience and knowledge of ERP systems to manage variability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 2+ years in inventory management or similar.
• 1+ year in Supply Planning and the use of SAP/IBP/MRP.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Balance supply with demand for manufactured and purchased service parts.
• Support required customer service levels and optimize inventory within plan.
• Validate monthly inventory days of supply by product code.
• Coordinate inventory movement with transportation and distribution.
• Review metrics: fill rates, days of supply, inventory vs plan.
• Execute pre-build schedules to smooth manufacturing build plans.

Skills

Demand planning collaboration

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Education

Business Administration degree

Supply Chain Logistics degree

Tools

SAP

IBP

MRP

Job description

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

The role of the Parts Supply Planner is to balance supply with demand for manufactured and/or purchased service parts and to support required customer service levels; while optimizing production mix and externally procured inventory within the working capital constraints of the financial plan. In addition, this position assists in identifying supply planning system and process improvements.

The Parts Supply Planner is expected to validate and meet the monthly inventory days of supply by product code and facilitate the reduction of excess inventory. The planner works closely with the manufacturers/ Suppliers to manage their inventory and coordinate inventory movement with transportation, physical distribution and customer service. The Parts Supply Planner reviews and monitors key metrics of network and facing fill rates, days of supply, and inventory versus plan. The Parts Supply Planner executes the pre-build schedules that smooth manufacturing build plans (both internal factory and external supplier) within working capital guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Logistics or Industrial Engineering,
• Plus 2+ years experience in inventory management, or a similar combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of experience in Supply Planning and the use of Supply Planning Systems (SAP/IBP/MRP).
• Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of impact of sales initiatives on the variability of volume.
• Experience managing change.
• Ability to work effectively with Demand Planning, Finance, Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Distribution, Transportation and 3PL.
• Ability to proactively identify and root cause supply planning anomalies and identify corrective action.

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Understanding of supply chain management principles.
• Understanding of PSI and it’s impact on the business.
• Current with best practices in supply planning, statistics and tools.
• Basic understanding of a multi echelon supply network.
• Firm understanding of SAP purchasing master data including PIR, Source List & MRP parameters and their impact on the supply plan.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of IBP SNP.

Please note that this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $64k - $84k annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [e-mail].

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