Demand Planner

Western States Careers•Meridian, ID

About The Position

ABOUT WESTERN STATES EQUIPMENT: Western States has a long legacy of providing quality equipment and excellent service to customers. Since 1956, our vision is to make our communities stronger, cleaner, and more productive, not just with our products and service – but through our people. We are committed to: The Power of our Purpose: “Building our Communities for a Better Tomorrow” Performance through our Values: SAFETY, EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABLITY, and INNOVATION Customer and Employee Care Commitments: Conveying Warm and Empathy, Actively Listening, Building Trust, and Saying Thank You WHY YOU’LL LIKE IT HERE: Recognized as one of the top private companies to work for, we put our employees first. We are fiercely committed to SAFETY and sending every employee, safely home, every single day. Our comprehensive benefits package and complete wellness programs include: Three weeks of accrued PTO to start, increases with tenure Company paid health care premium option for employees Health, dental, and vision insurance Wellness dollars 401k with company match and profit sharing Educational reimbursements, tool loans, and safety & tooling dollars Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental leave Care Leave WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: THINK-ACT-BE SAFE - At Western States, we empower every employee, every day to work and promote a safe environment to ensure all employees, vendors, and clients have a safe work environment while adhering to all applicable procedures and standards. This includes maintaining clean/clutter free personal work areas and wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified in safety policy. FULL SUMMARY The Demand Planner I is responsible for assisting with the execution of WSECO’s equipment ordering and new inventory management strategies (machines and attachments) for the CAT Rentals division. This position works in support of the Demand Planner – Level 2 to ensure that WSECOs machine, attachment and Allied inventory needs are met. This position is responsible for constant communication and execution of defined processes. Order and Demand Plan Support Supports the end-to-end ordering and demand planning process across all WSECO divisions—including Cat Rental Store (CRS), Heavy Rents, and sales assets—with a primary focus on work tools and Allied equipment. Collaborates closely with the Demand Planner – Level 2 to determine daily ordering requirements and efficiently executes purchase orders to meet organizational needs. Reviews and verifies invoice details for pricing and description accuracy; ensures inventory records in AX are updated to reflect invoiced items and incorporates technical data from Caterpillar invoices. Performs daily reconciliations, attaching Caterpillar invoices to corresponding machine ID numbers in AX for accurate tracking. Equipment Assets and Record Management Generates and manages equipment movement records, reservations, and EMRs as required to support operational efficiency. Assists the Sales Department in locating machines through the dealer network and facilitates both outgoing and incoming dealer transfers of equipment assets. Assists with dealer transfers for out-going as well as in-coming equipment assets.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft office, internet, Dealer Velocity tool, Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Infocast.
Proven skills in written and verbal communications, planning, organizing, leadership and interpersonal relationship building.
Ability to set and manage priorities.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Consistent attendance.
Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
One year of equivalent experience required.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports the end-to-end ordering and demand planning process across all WSECO divisions—including Cat Rental Store (CRS), Heavy Rents, and sales assets—with a primary focus on work tools and Allied equipment.
Collaborates closely with the Demand Planner – Level 2 to determine daily ordering requirements and efficiently executes purchase orders to meet organizational needs.
Reviews and verifies invoice details for pricing and description accuracy; ensures inventory records in AX are updated to reflect invoiced items and incorporates technical data from Caterpillar invoices.
Performs daily reconciliations, attaching Caterpillar invoices to corresponding machine ID numbers in AX for accurate tracking.
Generates and manages equipment movement records, reservations, and EMRs as required to support operational efficiency.
Assists the Sales Department in locating machines through the dealer network and facilitates both outgoing and incoming dealer transfers of equipment assets.
Assists with dealer transfers for out-going as well as in-coming equipment assets.