Supply Planner

Supply Planner

Essendant is a purpose-driven company that reaches beyond business goals to define its success within commerce today. We support our associates, customers and communities – our core values and guiding principles shape what we aspire to do. Integrity, Collaboration, Customer-Centric, Embrace and Drive Change are our core values that serve as the foundation of our pathway to success. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Giving Back, Associate Safety, and Accountability are our guiding principles that motivate us to focus on creating a safe and rewarding experience. Essendant is a leader in supporting the supply chain industry and has been in business for 100 years to deliver the best practices for our customers and associates. Join us at Essendant, the better way to commerce.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize forecasting/planning/allocation system to order product and ensure smooth flow to, distribution centers and fulfillment centers
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory through accurate purchasing and reacting to changes in sales trends and troubleshoot / resolve supply chain issues. Communicate and escalate critical vendor supply chain issues to minimize impacts to service levels
• Perform daily maintenance, including but not limited to order processing, confirmation, tracking orders with manufacturers and carriers, communication with distribution center on receiving discrepancies and prioritization, processing returns and claims to vendor.
• Meets daily with demand managers to discuss assigned SKU service level performance, key in-stock and inventory issues, focus areas for the week and extended timeframes. Work with vendor base with the use of vendor scorecards to resolve chronic issues such as Lead Time, Fill Rate, Data Quality, Etc. to ensure a world-class customer experience
• Monitor age of inventory and determine potential inventory risks. Proactively lead collaborative efforts with Demand Management and Category Management with appropriate action to mitigate and relieve at-risk and aged inventory.
• Work with cross-functional partners to successfully execute various product shifts including seasonal buys, and large customer on-boarding
• Develop and maintain positive, effective relationships with vendors to facilitate timely and accurate processing of orders and delivery of product
• Understand and action key daily reports such as inactive inventory, daily out of stocks, and forecast exceptions
• Utilize exception reporting and conduct your own data pulls to identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce inventory and speed up turn
• Conduct ad hoc analytical assignments aimed at solving for a specific business opportunity
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and stretch projects aimed at optimizing the flow of inventory
• Understands and demonstrates Essendant’s Core Values and Guiding Actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year of work experience in a related field, or strong internship/ co-op experience
• Flexible, detail oriented, with strong planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management systems (i.e. E3, JDA) is a plus

Benefits:

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k with matching
• Company Holidays
• Overtime Pay for hourly employees
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, and Sick Time
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Employee discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT ESSENDANT

Essendant drives to be inclusive and celebrates diversity by starting with our associates. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for opportunities, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. At Essendant we are building an elevated community by creating a safe and supportive work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including or based on age, race, color, disability, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. People are what drives our company. We are one team with endless possibilities. We are Essendant.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)