VMI Supply Planner

Rockwell Automation, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, D 

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a VMI Supply Planner to keep the distribution network efficient. You will manage distributor replenishment, analyze planning parameters, and develop reports while collaborating across Supply Chain teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience, and strong Excel and SQL skills. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with the Manager of Distribution-Manufacturer Integration as the leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).
• 2+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in planning, inventory management, and analyzing data related to demand trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (complex functions).
• Experience with SQL for data extraction/manipulation.
• APICS CPIM certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) and supply chain tools (WMS, TMS, APS).
• Knowledge of statistics and data governance concepts.
• EDI familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily replenishment of Distributor stock and release orders to meet service levels.
• Conduct weekly reviews of planning parameters and customer profiles to balance inventory and service.
• Analyze performance indicators and propose distributor-specific improvements.
• Create and distribute ad-hoc reports.
• Lead VMI performance review meetings with Distributor teams.
• Monitor EDI transactions for data integrity and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Channel, and Distributor teams to enable Connected Supply Chain.
• Support Rockwell's S&OP process projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce total supply chain costs through network optimization.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent problem solving

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain, or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

WMS

TMS

APS

Job description

## VMI Supply PlannerApply: Hybrid: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States: Full time: Posted Today: R26-8402Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!Job DescriptionJoin Rockwell Automation as a VMI Supply Planner and play a key role in keeping our global distribution network running smoothly. In this role, you'll partner closely with distributors and internal teams to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time—balancing service, inventory, and operational efficiency. If you enjoy decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and improving supply chain performance, this is an opportunity to make an impact in a fast‐moving, customer-focused environment.You'll work a hybrid schedule out of our Milwaukee, WI office and report to the Manager of Distribution-Manufacturer Integration, North America.### Your Responsibilities:* Manage daily replenishment of Distributor stock by reviewing and releasing orders to align with service expectations.* Manage weekly reviews of planning parameters and customer profiles to balance inventory and service goals.* Analyze indicators as well as suggest and implement distributor-specific improvement activities (i.e. monitor actual performance against the targeted service levels, and provide a summary of operation results for management).* Create and distribute ad-hoc reports.* Facilitate ongoing VMI performance review meetings with Distributor management teams.* Monitor EDI transactions to ensure receipt and process, identify Distributor business system issues/inconsistencies that influence the quality and integrity of the data processed.* Develop partnerships with the Supply Chain, Channel, and Distributor teams to promote information sharing, project awareness, and the Connected Supply Chain.* Support projects of Rockwell Automation's S&OP Process.* Identify opportunities to reduce the total cost of Rockwell Automation's global supply chain by optimizing the global distribution network.### The Essentials - You Will Have:* Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.* Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.### The Preferred - You Might Also Have:* Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain, or related field.* Experience in planning, inventory management, and analyzing data relating to demand trends.* Experience collaborating across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.* Independent problem resolution and the ability to manage the requirements of others not directly supervised.* Proficient software and PC skills, with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including complex functions).* Experience working with operational key performance indicators and supply chain metrics.* Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation.* Knowledge of statistics such as mean, median, standard deviation, correlation, and regression.* Availability to work in different time zones 10% of the time.* APICS CPIM certification.* Familiarity with ERP systems SAP and supply chain tools (WMS, TMS, APS).* Yellow belt certification.* Knowledge of data governance and privacy standards.* Experience with or understanding EDI transactions.### What We Offer:* Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision* 401k* Paid Time off* Parental and Caregiver Leave* Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.* To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.*At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.*This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.#LI-Hybrid#LI-JF1We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.