Supply Planner II

Gellert Global Group; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus potential

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Gellert Global Group in Madison, NJ is seeking a Supply Planner II to optimize inventory levels and align supply with customer demand. You will own material planning for assigned items and stocking locations, working with suppliers and internal teams to prevent disruptions and improve service levels.

You will collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, Logistics and Warehousing, drive KPI improvements, maintain master data, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory optimization and demand planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Infor M3).
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance inventory levels and PO plans against demand from MRP outputs.
• Communicate PO requirements to Supply Planner I for execution.
• Monitor PO status and resolve issues to maintain supply.
• Oversee distribution orders for non-purchased stocking locations.
• Align forecasts with supply strategies with Demand Planning.
• Support continuous improvement in inventory turnover and service levels.

Skills

Supply chain basics

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Proactive planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Infor M3 ERP

Job description

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Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary/Objective:

The Supply Planner II plays a pivotal role in optimizing inventory levels and ensuring the seamless alignment of supply with customer demand. This position owns the material planning of assigned items and stocking locations. The role requires managing complex planning responsibilities, collaborating with suppliers, and working closely with internal teams to prevent disruptions. The Supply Planner II contributes to achieving the organization’s goals by balancing inventory, maintaining accurate planning parameters, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Essential Functions:

• Review and manage MRP outputs to balance inventory levels and purchase order plans against actual and forecasted demand.
• Communicate purchase order requirements to the Supply Planner I team for execution, ensuring alignment with supply plans and lead times.
• Monitor purchase order status and resolve any issues to maintain uninterrupted supply.
• Oversee and execute distribution orders for any non-purchased stocking locations.
• Work closely with the Demand Planning team to align forecasts with supply strategies and identify gaps or opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Business Development, Sales, Logistics, and Warehousing teams, to streamline operations.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to share insights and drive consensus on demand and supply plans.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving inventory turnover, reducing costs, and increasing service levels.
• Drive team KPI’s such as fill rate, DIOH, spoils, dead stock, Planned Order generation vs Manual etc.
• Ensure the master data tied to material planning parameters of assigned items and stocking locations is properly maintained.
• Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain processes and implement best practices.
• Proactively review inventory to minimize excess, aging, expired or dead stock and escalating with appropriate parties as needed.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management , related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory optimization techniques, and demand planning processes.
• Experience using ERP & MRP systems - ideally Infor M3
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional team
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate potential supply chain challenges and address them proactively.
• Collaboration: Build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment and adjust to changing priorities.

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $85,000 annually plus bonus

Our company will be relocating to a new corporate headquarters in Madison, NJ in Q1 of 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .