Planner I

Johnstone Supply, North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for a Planner I to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $3 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise and quality service.

The Planner I is responsible for taking a Descriptive Approach to supply chain problem solving, optimization, and will be managing a high volume of purchase orders and low-to-moderate volume of demand management and moderately difficult inventory optimization activities.

Position responsibilities:

Purchase Order Management:

• Provide forecasts, expediting lists, and communicate other tactical requirements to suppliers
• Review and execute purchasing activities to align with strategic, opportunity, or other operations plans
• Create, maintain, and manage all aspects of purchase orders from creation to close while maintaining a high level of timeliness and data accuracy
• Purchase order placement must balance the capacities and efficiencies for the distribution centers, transportation companies, and suppliers
• Maintain data integrity for all planning/purchasing data for designated suppliers

Exception Monitoring and Expediting:

• Coordinate, expedite, and monitor deliveries of purchase orders
• Maintain data, date, and transactional accuracy for all supply elements (purchase orders, transfers, etc.)

Reporting and Analysis:

• Participate in SKU maintenance activities across the network including activities such as ABC ranking settings and product life cycle settings within the systems, including obsolescence
• Perform routine audits of systems and reports to ensure the highest level of performance and accuracy and identify problems, root causes, and implement solutions
• Utilize and create reporting, benchmarking, and analysis techniques to ensure accuracy of data, performance, and efficiencies of processes
• Utilize and create reporting and analysis to identify, communicate, and drive continuous improvement activities across the organization
• Monitor and manage KPI related tasks and serve as a back-up for other team members

Continuous Improvement / Learning / Training:

• Participate in department or company training activities
• Actively lead or participate in process and continuous improvement, testing, and standardization opportunities utilizing formal project management tools
• Support cross-functional teams on the day-to-day execution of projects and initiatives
• Maintain all system planning/purchasing tools and documentation
• Collaborate in a structured professional way with multiple departments with different goals and agendas
• Complete special projects or assignments as requested

Communication/Collaboration:

• Provide detailed actionable communication for all processes, KPI, business rules tailored to the respective audience
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with all partners and departments to resolve problems, improve processes, enhance accuracy and efficiencies

Position qualifications:

• Progress or completion of a Bachelors (BA/BS) degree, with preference given to a specialized degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in the supply chain field in a distribution or manufacturing field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• ERP experience required (Infor SX.e preferred but not required; Eclipse)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, get work done, meet deadlines, and attention to details.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data and business knowledge to solve problems
• Ability to approach work with a strong sense of urgency
• Skill in developing effective working relationships with individuals from different organization levels
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
• Formal project management skills are preferred
• Has the ability to assess current processes and work with others to drive continuous improvements
• Demonstrated intermediate level of use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.)

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:

• Customer Focused: Taking the perspective of who we serve into everything we do, anticipating their needs, and responding quickly.
• Own It: Focus on the goal and show initiative, with a sense of urgency and pride in doing things right the first time.
• One Team: We win together, with everyone playing their role and leveraging the strengths of the team.
• Innovate: Embracing and creating positive change to continuously improve and developing competitive, valuable solutions.
• Engage: Seek out and share information to make sure everyone is fully informed and aware of what they need to know to succeed.

Johnstone offers a competitive wage and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.

Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.

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