Supply Planner (Finished Goods)

UniFirst Corporation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the garment and uniform services industry is seeking a Supply Planner to optimize supply chain operations. The role involves inventory management, supplier coordination, and performance analysis, ensuring timely product availability. Join a dynamic team focused on growth and efficiency.

Benefits

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain planning and inventory management.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Supply Chain Planning Software

Job description

Supply Planner

The Supply Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring that a company's products are available to customers in a timely and efficient manner, contributing to customer satisfaction and business success.

At UniFirst, the Supply Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing supply chain operations to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maintaining optimal inventory levels. This includes analyzing demand forecasts, managing inventory, collaborating with suppliers, and overseeing production schedules.

The role involves working cross-functionally within the Supply Chain and with leadership stakeholders to execute the optimal supply response based on shared demand forecasts, while reacting to business needs on a weekly basis.

Principal Responsibilities include:

1. Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs and excess inventory. Monitor inventory levels, track product life cycles, and initiate action plans for surplus or obsolete inventory.
2. Forecast Distribution: Review, analyze, and release replenishment forecasts to Third Party Vendors (3PV) and Full Package Contractors monthly. Identify supplier gaps and work with the sourcing team to mitigate risk.
3. Supplier Coordination: Interact with sourcing to ensure timely and accurate delivery of finished goods according to forecasted requirements. Provide critical inputs to sourcing for managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and addressing issues related to quality, pricing, or delivery.
4. Order Management: Process and release planned orders/requisitions to sourcing based on demand forecast, inventory levels, and supplier lead time. Coordinate order fulfillment to ensure timely shipment and delivery of products to customers.
5. Collaboration and Communication: Work with cross-functional teams such as demand planning, product support/operations, sales, marketing, production, and logistics to align supply chain activities with organizational goals. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding supply chain status, potential issues, and solutions.
6. Performance Analysis and Improvement: Analyze supply chain performance metrics like fill rates, order accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in supply chain planning and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends for informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Proficient in supply chain planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. Oracle Cloud experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is a global leader in the garment and uniform services industry, employing over 14,000 team members serving 300,000 business locations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Recognized in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and on Forbes’ “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list, UniFirst offers a great opportunity for growth and success. Join our team today!

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other protected factor.