supply planner, Global Supply Chain

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

2d•$76,600 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Supply Chain Planner delivers business value by developing tactical and strategic store inventory plans and establishing inventory levels for assigned products to achieve customer service, supply chain and financial objectives. As a supply chain Ensures the right inventory is at the right place to ensure service and recommends optimum inventory level. Has proficiency in the ERP system and reporting tools to accomplish inventory planning and execution. Works with supplier and/or manufacturing plants to ensure the buy plan changes can be supported and collaborates to resolve supply gaps. Utilizes the system, exception reports, and communicates with suppliers, to identify risk and put a plan in place with support and guidance from manager. With guidance, understands what needs to be accomplished, and can effectively work with others to create processes that enhance or streamline workflow within their specific area of control. Understands the impact of planning decisions on the entire supply chain, including stores; balances inventory across the network accordingly. Determines necessary sequence of activities to achieve both short- and long-term goals. Proactively builds relationships with both internal & external business partners to support effective collaboration. Understands necessary audience, including leaders, and tailors’ communication to promote collaborative responses.

Requirements

4-year college degree in Supply Chain or related Business field
Effective use of planning systems
Experience managing supply plans
Supply chain planner experience
Effective presentation skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to balance multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proficiency in ERP systems and other computer applications including advanced MS Excel skills
Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of supply chain or inventory management processes
1+ years of experience in supply chain

Responsibilities

Develop tactical and strategic store inventory plans.
Establish inventory levels for assigned products to achieve customer service, supply chain and financial objectives.
Ensure the right inventory is at the right place to ensure service.
Recommend optimum inventory levels.
Work with supplier and/or manufacturing plants to ensure buy plan changes can be supported.
Collaborate to resolve supply gaps.
Utilize system, exception reports, and communicate with suppliers to identify risk and put a plan in place.
Create processes that enhance or streamline workflow within their specific area of control.
Understand the impact of planning decisions on the entire supply chain, including stores.
Balance inventory across the network accordingly.
Determine necessary sequence of activities to achieve both short- and long-term goals.
Proactively build relationships with both internal & external business partners to support effective collaboration.
Tailor communication to promote collaborative responses.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked).
Eight paid holidays.
Two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings.
Financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources.
Access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care.
DACA reimbursement.