Supply Planner II

Atkore • Harvey, IL

12d • $64,960 - $89,320

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Supply Planner to forecast demand and plan production for its Harvey, Illinois; Hobart, Indiana; and Kokomo, Indiana manufacturing plants. 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 Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) forecast consensus process, develops production schedules, and coordinates raw material deliveries with planned production. It also tracks delivery performance, manages inventory and working capital, partners with customer service and sales on project orders, and identifies process and supply improvements.

The successful candidate will bring at least three years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management. The role requires strong analytical, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, along with ERP and advanced Excel experience. The onboarding plan includes learning Atkore's culture, systems, processes, and tools, then taking ownership of processes and driving results and improvements over the first year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or another 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 using ERP systems, such as JDE and/or SAP.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, including VBA experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset and a can-do attitude.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably 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 process improvements to reduce forecast error.
• Develop and deliver accurate monthly production schedules to plant management.
• Provide production forecasts to supply chain teams so raw material deliveries align 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, including through 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.
• Troubleshoot issues, support stakeholders, achieve established goals, and implement improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Leave required under federal, state, or local law.
• Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level