Supply and Inventory Planner

H.B. Fuller

7d•Remote

About The Position

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Supply and Inventory Planner with a strong foundation in supply planning, inventory management, and capacity analysis, ideally within a manufacturing environment. This role supports the planning and execution of raw material and finished goods supply across multiple North American plants. The ideal candidate will bring working knowledge of MRP, master data, and supply network planning (SNP) tools, and a desire to grow their expertise in capacity planning and long-term supply strategy. This is a great opportunity for someone with early to mid-career experience who is ready to take on more complex planning responsibilities and contribute to a high-performing supply chain team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in supply or inventory planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with SAP (ECC, MD04) and planning tools such as APO-SNP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to RCCP, capacity planning, or SIOP/S&OP processes.
Understanding of inventory KPIs and planning metrics (e.g., OTIF, Schedule Attainment, Supply Accuracy).
Experience working with master data, BOMs, and MRP systems.
CPIM certification or interest in pursuing it.

Responsibilities

Support the development of 12–18 month rolling supply plans using tools such as SAP APO-SNP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.
Assist with Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and analysis of plant capabilities to align with forecasted demand.
Maintain and update MRP parameters and master data (e.g., BOMs, MOQ, lead times, safety stock).
Collaborate with manufacturing sites to identify and resolve capacity or material constraints.
Participate in the SIOP process, including supply reconciliation and performance reviews.
Monitor inventory levels (FG, RM, WIP, Packaging) to support service levels and working capital goals.
Track and report on key KPIs such as DOS, DOH, Inventory Turns, E&O, and SMOB.
Partner with sourcing and commercial teams to manage excess and obsolete inventory.
Provide updates on raw material demand shifts and support planning for new product introductions (NPI).
Communicate supply plan updates and changes across supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
Participate in daily/weekly/monthly planning meetings and contribute to cross-functional alignment.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and tools.
Support projects such as SKU rationalization, BOM updates, and portfolio optimization.