Distribution Planner

Drew Marine • Farmington, CT

3h • $65,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Distribution Planner owns inventory replenishment and availability across the regional distribution network, including hub and satellite locations. Using MRP and planning tools, the role ensures the right products are in the right locations at the right time while balancing customer availability, inventory levels, and freight costs. The position works closely with the Regional Planning Manager, purchasing, logistics, and network coordinators.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, replenishment, or inventory management.
• Hands-on experience with MRP and an ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and building and maintaining planning models.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into clear actions.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset that anticipates issues rather than reacting to them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a multi-location distribution network.
• JD Edwards experience.
• Chemical industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.
• ASCM (APICS) CPIM certification or progress toward it.

Responsibilities

• Own replenishment for designated regional locations by reviewing MRP output, netting requirements against stock, open orders, and in-transit inventory, and creating transfer orders according to the replenishment schedule.
• Produce weekly satellite availability information, identify projected shortages early, and propose and drive actions to prevent them.
• Monitor stock levels and allocation across hub and satellite locations, rebalancing inventory to protect availability and avoid excess.
• Flag supply risks, constraints, and projected shortages to the Regional Planning Manager, and contribute to the weekly availability review.
• Coordinate transfer execution, pickups, and delivery timing with logistics and warehouses.
• Manage exceptions and urgent requirements while balancing customer needs with the planning cadence.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies to determine root causes and maintain accurate system data, including stock, lead times, and planning parameters.
• Maintain planning tools and reports for regional locations and support continuous improvement of planning processes.
• Track and report key performance indicators, including On-Time In-Full (OTIF), days inventory on hand (DII), and transfer performance.
• Provide backup support for the planning manager and cross-regional planning when required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance starting on day 1.
• Drew Marine Employee Savings Plan with a current employer match of 100% of the first 5% contributed.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 26 paid days off in the first year of employment (17 personal days and 9 holidays).
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed