Supply Planner

Glazer's Beer & Beverage; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Roth retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Glazer’s Beer & Beverage is seeking a Supply Planner to manage inventory levels and optimize the supply chain across multiple U.S. locations.

You will build strong supplier relationships, ensure on-time deliveries, and maintain optimal days of supply to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory. Responsibilities include planning, monitoring supplier performance, coordinating with warehouse teams, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply planning or inventory management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles including supplier management and inventory optimization.
• Proficient in supply chain software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely deliveries and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, order accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Act as main contact for suppliers, manage contracts and resolve disputes.
• Plan purchase orders based on forecasted demand, inventory levels and lead times.
• Use data-driven insights to reduce costs and optimize inbound logistics across locations.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure efficient receiving and stocking.

Skills

Supply chain basics

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

At Glazer’s Beer & Beverage we pour our hearts into what we do “SELL BEER FOR A LIVING”!

We provide a wide range of competitive benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Roth Post-Tax Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Parental Leave

We are currently looking for a Supply Planner to join our team. In this role youwill be responsible for managing inventory levels and optimizing the supply chain network across multiple locations in the U.S. This role will focus on building strong supplier relationships, ensuring order efficiency, and maintaining optimal days of supply to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, including lead times, order accuracy, and responsiveness to issues or changes in demand.
• Act as the main point of contact for suppliers, managing contracts, resolving disputes, and improving communication to mitigate supply risks.
• Analyze and plan purchase orders based on forecasted demand, inventory levels, and lead times to optimize order quantities and minimize costs.
• Use data-driven insights to consolidate orders, reduce shipping costs, and streamline inbound logistics across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure efficient receiving and stocking processes to avoid delays or bottlenecks.
• Managed Days of Supply (DOS) Across the Network
• Monitor and manage days of supply (DOS) across all distribution centers, ensuring the right balance between meeting customer demand and minimizing excess inventory.
• Continuously review and adjust stocking strategies based on historical data, seasonal trends, and market changes to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Work with sales, demand planning, and operations teams to align supply plans with business objectives and avoid stockouts or overstock situations.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes by providing inventory and supplier performance data.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in supply chain processes, systems, and tools.
• Generate and present reports on inventory performance, supplier KPIs, and order efficiency metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including supplier management, order planning, and inventory optimization.
• Proficient in supply chain software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.

“Glazer’s Beer and Beverage provides equal employment opportunities toapplicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”

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