Senior Inventory Planner

Graco•Rogers, MN

6d•$75,000 - $131,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. The Senior Inventory Control Planner is responsible for identifying opportunities to improve inventory efficiency by monitoring and analyzing SKU and aggregate level inventory data. Based on data-driven insights, the person in this position will initiate and lead collaborative cross-functional efforts to address the root causes of excess or insufficient inventory as well as develop and implement new procedures to enhance inventory management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
5 years in manufacturing materials management
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation and collaboration skills
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in Oracle ERP
Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment
Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving results
Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in materials management
APICS certification

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree preferred
GAINS proficiency preferred
Project Management certification
Experience with Project Portfolio Management systems

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze inventory, delivery, cost and planning data to identify underperforming areas or trends related to inventory management
Apply a deep understanding of the parameters that drive multi-echelon inventory performance; perform root cause analysis to identify potential corrective and preventative actions to remedy underperformance
Create and present inventory reports to management, including identification of trends, patterns and areas for improvement
Lead collaborative improvement initiatives in partnership with Manufacturing Managers, Manufacturing Planners, Sourcing, Business Leaders and Finance to improve inventory performance
Develop and implement inventory control procedures
Effectively identify, manage and influence trade-offs between functions to minimize sub-optimization of overall inventory system performance
Create detailed resource requirements, task plans and timelines to deliver improvements
Lead and drive successful completion of successful projects within budget and scope
Manage cross-functional teams, including stakeholder meetings
Manage stakeholder engagement through written documentation and presentations
Document actions, decisions and lessons learned
Prepare and lead briefings and other governance requirements and documentation