Supply Planner

This role is required full time onsite in Lexington Kentucky.

Job Summary: The primary role of the Supply Planner is to facilitate the process of replenishing inventory according to predefined parameters, using data such as sales forecasts, marketing projections and demand plans to ensure inventory availability on time and on cost. This role will purchase sourced products through a centralized planning, logistics, and distribution program. Reporting duties and ad hoc special projects will also be part of the role. This position is an important driver in creating and managing replenishment plans. Problem solving, process improvement and strong communications skills are required as-is the ability to forge strong relationships with our product suppliers, manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, finance, sales and other key functions.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties And Responsibilities)

• Responsible to assure high level of customer satisfaction is supported through appropriate inventory stocking and ensure planning parameters are defined, respected, and accurately met.
• Responsible for developing build plan that is aligned with sales forecast, inventory targets and available capacity.
• Responsible for planning designated materials (finished goods) that are aligned with planning parameters, sales forecast, inventory targets and available capacity.
• Support business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, EOL management and network redesigns.
• Create and submit purchase orders.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Identify possible material shortages against forecast and assess alternative sources of replenishment to fulfill orders. Coordinate with applicable departments to resolve and form a recovery plan.
• Determine replenishment lead-time to support inventory plans to optimize order fulfillment.
• Monitor key performance indicators, and analyzes data as need to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Minimize slow moving and obsolete items to minimize financial impact to our business as directed by sourcing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and coworkers.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications):

• Strong analytic and strategic problem-solving ability
• Business Acumen: understand cross functional partnerships and responsibilities
• Capable Communicator: effective communication across various levels of the business (peers, coworkers, leadership, executives)
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal effectiveness
• Results oriented; driver of change and progress
• Passionate & self motivated
• 3 to 5 years business experience with a focus on Supply Planning, Purchasing, and Procurement
• Proficient skill in Microsoft products
• Degree preferred or related career experience