Distribution Planner

Cintas • Chicago, IL

4d • $59,400 - $75,900

About The Position

Cintas is seeking a Distribution Planner to manage inventory and support service levels for assigned distribution centers (DCs). The role maintains appropriate inventory levels, safety stock, and emblems to minimize backorders and meet service-level targets. The Distribution Planner reviews and manages stock transfer orders from distribution centers, works with buyers and DC teams to meet inventory needs and fulfill backorders, and coordinates with emblem suppliers. The role also reviews emblem reorder points and inventory turns, manages irregular inventory, identifies and communicates delivery, backorder, and inventory issues, informs management about resolutions, and helps DCs communicate backorders and recoveries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with intranet/internet tools.
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and break it down into meaningful business information.
• Ability to analyze the data necessary to manage assigned distribution centers.
• Experience with SAP.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Operations Management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels, safety stock materials, and emblems for assigned distribution centers to minimize backorders and meet service-level targets.
• Regularly review and manage stock transfer orders from distribution centers to cover inventory needs.
• Work with Buyer I and Buyer II positions to ensure inventory needs are met.
• Coordinate with distribution center teams to help fulfill backorders quickly with incoming inventory.
• Work with emblem suppliers to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Review and set emblem minimum and maximum reorder points.
• Review inventory turns to help prevent distribution centers from becoming overstocked.
• Manage irregular inventory.
• Proactively identify, resolve, and communicate actual or potential issues involving delivery dates, backorders, and inventory impacts, and inform management of resolutions.
• Assist distribution centers with communication about backorders and recoveries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average.
• Four medical plan options, including one offered at zero cost.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance, 100% company paid.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Skills development, training, and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED