Associate Supply Planner

Martin Brower • Rosemont, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Supply Planner is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting successful product promotions and new item launches. The role is based at the Rosemont office and requires working there Monday through Thursday. It also involves tracking purchase orders from suppliers through delivery to the distribution center, resolving product and transportation issues, and optimizing inbound receipts to address capacity concerns and avoid costs such as spoilage caused by ordering errors. The position may also include other projects or duties as assigned.

Candidates must have either a bachelor's degree and 0 to 2+ years of related experience, or a high school diploma or GED and 3 to 5+ years of specific experience. Offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening. The company states that the role may offer participation in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 0 to 2+ years of related experience, or high school diploma/GED with 3 to 5+ years of specific experience.
• Must be able to work Monday through Thursday at the Rosemont office.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required for an employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal inventory levels against metrics including in-stock percentage, customer fill rate, order change rates, distribution center capacity, intercompany transfers, and liability.
• Identify and resolve stock issues through data analysis, safety stock review, and evaluation of contingency options such as internal transfers, changes to the line of supply, and restaurant allocation.
• Collaborate with internal and external key partners to execute promotions and new item launches successfully.
• Optimize costs by smoothing inbound receipts across the week or month, addressing capacity concerns, and avoiding costs such as spoilage due to ordering errors.
• Track purchase orders from supplier to receipt at the distribution center and adjust outstanding purchase orders as needed.
• Resolve product and transportation issues.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits
• Complimentary health screenings
• May have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level