Distribution Planner

Mgp Ingredients • Saint Louis, MO

317d

About The Position

The Distribution Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory levels and ensuring effective management of stock movements across the distribution network. This role involves monitoring daily sales and out-of-stock inventory levels to enhance customer service, as well as identifying opportunities for product rebalancing within the distribution system. The planner will define and communicate target stock levels for distributors, markets, and subsidiaries, ensuring that inventory management practices align with demand requirements. Additionally, the position requires collaboration with various departments to oversee the product lifecycle and maintain accurate inventory data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, inventory analysis, or distribution.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience required, spirits industry preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with distributors, operations, sales, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily sales and out-of-stock (OOS) inventory levels to enhance customer service.
• Maintain control over all stock movements across the distribution network.
• Identify opportunities for product rebalancing within the distribution system.
• Define and communicate target stock levels for distributors, markets, and subsidiaries.
• Ensure consistent inventory management practices align with demand requirements.
• Minimize financial losses by proactively managing slow-moving inventory.
• Develop strategies to phase in and phase out products efficiently during their life cycle.
• Maintain accurate master data in ERP and planning tools.
• Oversee distributor inventory to ensure partners maintain 60-day DOH levels.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to monitor a product's entire lifecycle.
• Monitor distributor event planning and forecasting timelines.
• Partner with Sales Administration to register products with distributors and state agencies.
• Coordinate with demand planners, sales, and marketing teams for accurate replenishment planning.
• Ensure smooth inventory transitions between procurement, operations, and distributors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree