Inventory Planner - Supply Chain

Quest Diagnostics • Lewisville, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Planner - Supply Chain role is based in Lewisville, TX, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The pay range is $58,656+ per year, with offers based on relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, and market/organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonuses. The company offers comprehensive benefits designed to promote employee health, including medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision for full-time employees working 30+ hours. Other benefits include well-being programs, mental health support, vacation and health/flex time, paid holidays, financial coaching, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, annual incentive plans, matching gifts, and education assistance. The primary responsibility is to support multiple business units' supply chain functions by monitoring and optimizing inventory levels, performing root cause analysis on metrics, gathering data, and improving supply chain operations. This role also supports local materials teams, provides reporting, and assists with replenishment methods. The Inventory Planner is accountable for continuous improvement and collaborates with Demand and Supply Planners on capacity, future volume, and demand trends. They may also assist with new acquisitions and hospital transitions.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of professional experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related field (entry-level candidates, including recent graduates, are eligible).
• Demonstrated experience working in team-based environments, such as group projects, internships, extracurricular activities, showcasing collaboration and problem-solving.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data, leverage tools & software, identify trends, and propose actionable solutions to optimize supply chain processes.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with teams, present findings, and document processes effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to transition between diverse rotations and adapt to varying responsibilities and challenges.
• Project Management: Basic skills in managing projects, including task prioritization, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling data, documentation, and process execution to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or technical field or equivalent experience.
• English Required

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in supply chain or operations roles, such as inventory management, procurement, logistics coordination, or data analytics.
• Internship or co-op experience in supply chain management, operations, data analysis, or process improvement.
• Basic understanding of lean principles, process optimization, or continuous improvement methodologies (training provided during rotation).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management) systems preferred.
• Six Sigma Certified Green Belt.
• APICS CPIM.

Responsibilities

• Provide inventory analysis to support inventory control metrics.
• Assist with processes to ensure data integrity.
• Support projects related to the operation.
• Collaborate with onsite materials teams to gather needed information.
• Perform cost analysis as needed.
• Root cause analysis on stockouts, stats, scrap, etc.
• Report out on root cause as needed.
• Look to optimize the balance of inventory and freight.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist in managing phase in/out of new platforms and items.
• Collaboration with demand and supply planners.
• Utilize demand/supply plan to optimize business units inventory levels and capacity requirements.

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical
• supplemental health
• dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program
• Blueprint for Wellness® healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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