Supply & Inventory Planner

Seaman Corporation • Wooster, OH

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About The Position

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe. Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business. Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish. Seaman Corporation is seeking a Supply and Inventory Planner to join our Operations team! This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain in Wooster.POSITION SUMMARY The Supply and Inventory Planner will be responsible for ensuring the right materials and products are available at the right time to support customer service goals, efficient plant operations, and optimized inventory levels. This role proactively plans supply actions, translates production needs into material requirements, and leads the monthly work planning processes that align Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience in supply or inventory planning
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel (advanced preferred)
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Achieve Customer Service Goals
• Develop forward-looking supply plans that ensure product availability to meet customer demand
• Monitor demand signals, forecast changes, and open order trends to anticipate supply risks and execute corrective actions
• Partner with Customer Service, Demand Planning, and Sales to understand changes in demand and maintain alignment
• Control and Optimize Inventory
• Proactively plan supply to maintain optimal inventory levels across finished goods, WIP, and raw materials
• Maintain safety stock targets and review buffers based on demand variability, lead times, and service objectives
• Develop and maintain forward-looking inventory forecasts that project future on-hand, coverage, and risk areas based on demand, supply plans, and production schedules
• Identify excess and slow-moving inventory, drive reduction actions
• Align Plants and Supply Chain on Capacity Needs
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to validate production capacity, manning levels, and equipment constraints
• Provide capacity analyses that identify bottlenecks or shortfalls against future demand
• Ensure cross-functional alignment on production capability, required resources, and readiness for future volume
• Support Schedule Attainment process by ensuring schedules are achievable given capacities
• Translate Production Requirements into Material Demand
• Convert production plans into clear raw material and component forecasts
• Work with Procurement to communicate forecasted needs, confirm supplier capacity, and mitigate material risks
• Maintain accurate BOM-driven planning parameters (lot sizes, yields, lead times
• Create and Lead the Monthly Work Planning Process
• Own and facilitate a monthly Work Planning cycle, ensuring alignment between Demand, Supply, Operations, and Procurement
• Publish a clear, actionable production plan by plant, product line, and bottleneck resource
• Highlight key risks, required decisions, and supply–demand imbalances to leadership
• Additional Responsibilities
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and ensure planning system accuracy
• Ad hoc scenario analyses to assess the impact of demand shifts, downtime, supply disruptions, and new product launches
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, inventory accuracy, and supply planning
• Support SIOP activities with timely and accurate supply inputs and analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees