Supply Planner II

Atkore•Harvey, IL

11d

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Supply Planner to forecast and plan production for its manufacturing plants in Harvey, Illinois; Hobart, Indiana; and Kokomo, Indiana. Reporting to the Sr. Director, SIOP & Pricing Strategy, the role uses analytical, marketing, and sales data to estimate future product demand, plan inventory flow, analyze statistical data, and generate accurate forecasts. The position manages the monthly SIOP forecast consensus process and develops production schedules, coordinating with plant management and supply chain teams to align raw-material deliveries with production needs. It also monitors delivery metrics and inventory, supports project-based orders, identifies ways to meet customer demand when supply is constrained, and pursues process improvements and standard work. The ideal candidate has at least three years of professional experience, preferably in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management. Atkore describes itself as a provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, with a collaborative culture focused on customer service and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a relevant field, or 4–8 years of relevant work experience as an equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in SIOP, supply chain management, or manufacturing inventory management.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems; JDE and/or SAP experience is specified.
Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA experience.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
Strong mathematics background, analytical aptitude, and complex problem-solving skills.
Continuous-improvement mindset and a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, operations, and/or supply chain management.
Experience in a manufacturing setting and in B2B electrical or mechanical industries.
Experience with process improvements and/or system solutions involving end-to-end value-chain analysis.
Six Sigma or Lean experience in manufacturing or operational roles.

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly SIOP forecast consensus process and drive improvements to reduce forecast error.
Develop and deliver accurate monthly production schedules to plant management.
Provide production forecasts to supply chain teams to align raw-material deliveries with plant production schedules.
Track delivery metrics daily, weekly, and monthly to support strong customer service.
Manage inventory levels to achieve working-capital goals and reduce inventory; participate in SKU rationalization projects.
Work with customer service and sales teams to plan and win large project-based orders.
Identify lean opportunities to improve tools and streamline processes.
Create standard-work documents for procedures and responsibilities.
Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during constrained supply.
Within the first three months, complete the Atkore immersion program, learn organizational processes and tools, investigate the reasons behind current practices, and train with subject-matter experts and through self-directed learning.
Within six months, deepen understanding of processes and tools, work toward performance and development goals, and identify improvement opportunities.
Within 12 months, own processes and tools, troubleshoot and resolve issues, support stakeholders, achieve established goals, and implement improvements.