Senior Supply Planner (Hybrid)

2ND ADVENTURE SERVICES LLC•Grinnell, IA

28d•$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is based in Grinnell, Iowa, with a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular onsite collaboration. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Grinnell or be willing to relocate to the area. Base salary starts in the $60Ks, based on experience and qualifications, with annual bonus potential up to 12%. At 2nd Adventure, we support a portfolio of brands, including Brownells and Crow Wholesale, serving customers across eCommerce, retail, wholesale, and distribution. We're looking for an experienced Senior Supply Planner who combines strong analytical skills, sound business judgment, and a proactive approach to managing inventory and supplier performance. In this role, you'll independently manage a portfolio of suppliers and products, develop and execute replenishment plans, and make informed decisions that balance product availability, inventory investment, and supply risk. You'll work closely with internal teams and suppliers to anticipate challenges, resolve complex issues, and continuously improve supply planning performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of experience in supply planning, replenishment, purchasing, inventory management, or a related supply chain role
Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and data analysis
Experience working with ERP, MRP, or similar supply chain planning systems
Proven ability to independently assess supplier constraints, supply exceptions, and inventory risks and make sound planning decisions
Experience adjusting replenishment plans, purchase order timing, or planning parameters in response to changing business conditions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate across functions, manage competing priorities, and resolve complex supply issues with limited oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, eCommerce, wholesale, or distribution environments
Familiarity with demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and replenishment methodologies
Experience supporting promotions, new product launches, or seasonal demand fluctuations
Experience analyzing supplier performance, vendor scorecards, or supply chain KPIs
Experience with bill of materials (BOM) and production planning
APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain training

Responsibilities

Own supply and replenishment planning for assigned suppliers, product categories, or product lines, balancing demand, lead times, inventory targets, and business priorities
Manage purchase order activity, including order placement, timing, adjustments, and follow-through to support timely and accurate product availability
Anticipate and resolve supply challenges, including supplier constraints, shortages, delays, and changing lead times, using sound judgment to determine appropriate actions
Analyze inventory performance and recommend actions to improve in-stock levels, inventory turns, and overall inventory health while minimizing excess and aging inventory
Evaluate and optimize planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock, minimum order quantities, and replenishment settings
Partner across the business with Merchandising, Demand Planning, Marketing, Logistics, Warehouse, and other teams to align supply plans with promotions, launches, and evolving business needs
Monitor key performance metrics, including fill rates, supplier delivery performance, inventory turns, and forecast alignment to identify risks and improvement opportunities
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen replenishment processes, data accuracy, supplier coordination, and planning effectiveness
Coordinate House Brands kitting/assembly activities, including bill of materials (BOM) maintenance, raw material sourcing, and production/kitting planning