Inventory Planner

Johnstone Supply LLC•Portland, OR

About The Position

Johnstone Supply, North America's leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies, has a great opportunity to join our team. Over the last seven decades, Johnstone has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry leader with over 470 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Bosch, Copeland, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world-class products, technical expertise, and quality service. Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.

Requirements

Bachelors (BA/BS) degree (required), with preference given to a specialized degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
2-3 year’s relevant experience
Supply chain certifications from organizations such as APICS (CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, SCOR-P), or ISM (CPSM, CPSD), or SCPro (CSCMP), or equivalent (preferred)
Proven capability to anticipate and mitigate stockouts, excess, and aged inventory
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from operational teams to senior leadership, both internally and externally
Ability to clearly explain inventory and supply decisions to both technical and non technical stakeholders
Proven experience collaborating cross functionally to align supply chain objectives with business priorities
Operational awareness of warehouse and distribution constraints, ensuring inventory decisions align with storage and capacity realities
Risk management skills, including identifying supply vulnerabilities and creating contingency plans
Continuous improvement mindset focused on improving inventory accuracy, efficiency, and process effectiveness
Ability to identify gaps, root causes, and opportunities for systemic improvements
Willingness to stay current on best practices in inventory management and supply chain operations
Experience documenting processes, supporting training efforts, and promoting best practice adoption
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and support peers by sharing knowledge, best practices, and practical guidance
Ability to translate data into actionable insights that support decision making and leadership visibility
High level of comfort working with ERP systems, inventory tools, and Excel based analysis

Responsibilities

Ensure optimal efficient generation of ERP generated supply suggestions from MRP/DRP (SX.e, John Galt Atlas)
Review system generated supply suggestions for accuracy and optimization then make corrections prior to purchase order placement
Update (or coordinate the update) of MRP/DRP master data/key item parameters such as lead times, order multiples, lot sizes, minimums, safety stocks, etc. to ensure system accuracy
Maintain data integrity for all planning/purchasing data
Manage inventory levels, leveraging stock transfers between locations and other available stocking strategies
Participate in excess inventory processes, communication, reporting, and disposition activities
Collaborate and communicate with all appropriate functional teams on excess inventory activities
Create, maintain, and manage all aspects of purchase orders from creation to close while maintaining a high level of timeliness, transactional, and data accuracy
Review and execute purchasing activities to align with strategic, opportunity, or other operations plans
Monitor inventory levels and execute corrective actions to balance the flow of levels of inventory
Coordinate, expedite, and monitor deliveries of purchase orders
Utilize strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with Suppliers, Finance, Operations and Product Management Teams
Provide purchasing forecasts, expediting lists, and communicate other tactical requirements to suppliers
Utilize and create reporting, benchmarking, and analysis techniques to ensure accuracy of data, performance, and efficiencies of processes
Advanced analytical skills to monitor inventory performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Benefits

Competitive wage
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Supplemental care options
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vesting
Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
Paid Parental Bonding Time
Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term disability
Voluntary long-term disability
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral bonus program
Employee service milestone recognition program