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Supply Planner Jobs in Earth City, MO at Security Equipment Supply Inc
SECURITY EQUIPMENT
SUPPLY PLANNER JOB DESCRIPTION
January 2025
The following is the basic job description for the Supply Planner position current as of the date noted above. Any alterations, substitutions, or additions must be approved in writing by two of the following people: Human Resource Manager, S&OP Manager, and Director of Operations. This position reports directly to the S&OP Manager.
Job Classification: Non Exempt
High-Level Objectives:
Develop and execute supply plans to align inventory with customer demand, minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure reliable supply and manage purchase orders effectively.
Optimize inventory levels to reduce excess stock, prevent stockouts, and achieve operational goals.
Job Summary: The Supply Planner is responsible for creating and managing supply plans to ensure product availability while maintaining cost-effective inventory levels. This role focuses on purchasing, vendor coordination, and inventory management to support the organization’s supply chain strategy.
Essential Functions:
Supply Planning:
Create and manage purchase and transfer orders to meet inventory policies and branch/customer requirements.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve supply issues.
Inventory Optimization:
Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize excess or obsolete stock.
Implement strategies to maintain safety stock and improve inventory turnover rates.
Vendor Relations:
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliable supply.
Manage changes to purchase orders and work with procurement to address vendor performance concerns.
Data Analysis:
Analyze supply chain data to identify trends and improve supply planning processes.
Provide actionable insights to management to support supply chain decisions.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
Support process improvements to optimize supply planning workflows.
KPI Monitoring:
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover and stockout rates.
S&OP Team Member:
Act as a key member of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align supply chain plans with business goals.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Work Experience: 2–4 years in supply planning, purchasing, or related roles.
Companies Worked For: Distribution or manufacturing companies with inventory-driven supply chains.
Trainings & Certifications: APICS CPIM or CSCP is preferred.
Skills:
Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Personality Traits:
Detail-oriented and proactive.
Collaborative and team-focused.
Adaptable in fast-paced environments.
Metrics for Success:
Inventory Turns: Maintain high inventory turnover to minimize holding costs.
Stockout Rate: Ensure a stockout rate of 2% or lower to meet customer demand.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without reasonable notice.
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Title: Supply Planner
Company: Security Equipment Supply Inc
Location: Earth City, MO
