Planner

Cameron Ashley Building Products•Greer, SC

10d

About The Position

Cameron Ashley is a wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products. We deliver an industry leading portfolio of marquee brands to customers in the lumber and building materials industry. Cameron Ashley operates a physical network of more than 65 distribution centers stocking large quantities of building materials locally throughout the United States. We feature a variety of customer-focused delivery options under the same day or next day F^ST delivery banner. Our relationship-based approach rewards customers with their PLUS® Points loyalty program, FREE merchandising, as well as purchasing and show incentives. Customers can order 24/7 online through either our CONNECT customer portal or mobile phone app. Online they will find a complete set of digital tools and resources including product availability, pricing, previous and pending orders, invoices along with secure payment options, product specifications, warranty information, and more! We work each day to exceed our customer expectations in a fun and rewarding environment. That means a laid-back atmosphere, casual dress, and open communication where employees are empowered to win every day. We offer a full benefits package including ample vacation and sick time, paid medical, dental, and vision, 401K match, and much more! We look for passionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment. At Cameron Ashley we Play To Win! So, who is ready to join our Team and compete every day? POSITION SUMMARY The primary function of this position is to maintain inventory at levels that enable the company to meet its sales, profitability and customer service goals. The Planner maintains and communicates vendor lead times, SKU history and freight requirements in order to purchase distribution inventory in a timely and cost effective manner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain
Experience working in a distribution or warehouse environment
Experience using NxTrend or another inventory management system
3-5 years of experience in an inventory or procurement capacity
Customer service oriented
Strong communication skills
Previous inventory management experience
Previous experience with an inventory control software
Intermediate Excel skills
Ability to multi task and adaptable to change
Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Work closely with the buyer, branch managers, and sales teams to keep proper inventory levels
Communicates correct SKU set up and cost with Inventory Support Administrators
Responsible for correct cost on all purchase orders and invoices
Analyze data reports from the inventory control software NxTrend
Use data gathered from reports and personal judgment to make decisions on inventory purchases
Maintain accurate ordering controls
Travel to assigned distribution centers as needed
Prepare reports to aid in the purchasing and expediting of material
Correspond with suppliers concerning inquiries about lead times and order status
Limited responsibility for purchasing and negotiation of products