Supply Planner - Hybrid - Vernon Hills, IL

CDW•Vernon Hills, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary: The Supply Planner plays a critical role within the Procurement department, responsible for developing and executing strategic inventory plans for assigned brands or categories. This role ensures alignment across organizational functions and leverages advanced supply chain tools to meet demand forecasts efficiently. The planner collaborates cross-functionally to optimize inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and support revenue and margin goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Inventory Planning OR 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management without a degree
Experience with demand planning/forecasting applications (JDA/Blue Yonder preferred)
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including with executive leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
Strong business acumen and partner management skills
Ability to travel when required
Experience in highly transactional and volatile supply chain environments
Critical thinking and resourcefulness in solving inventory and planning challenges

Responsibilities

Utilize supply chain tools and best practices to optimize planning procedures, analytics, and metrics for timely product delivery.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships in collaboration with demand planners to meet supply chain and category objectives.
Analyze product categories and competitive landscapes to deliver supply recommendations aligned with inventory goals.
Apply knowledge of pricing hierarchies and elasticity to manage products through their lifecycle.
Maintain and apply inventory policies to support stocking and inventory management strategies.
Analyze data to identify supply chain inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
Use Blue Yonder analytics to report on key metrics such as days of supply, aging inventory, backorders, lead time, and supplier fill rates.
Maintain planning parameters including forecast allocation, inventory policy, pack size, and calendars.
Analyze demand patterns and set thresholds for stockouts and lead times using Blue Yonder tools.
Troubleshoot and refine replenishment recommendations using Blue Yonder supply planning modules.
Collaborate with demand planners and suppliers to ensure supply plans align with demand forecasts.
Support demand planners in resolving low forecast accuracy issues.
Partner with Product Management to enhance product offerings and secure incremental funding.
Work with Brand Management to achieve budgeted margin and revenue targets.
Publish monthly supplier projections and lead supply chain optimization initiatives.
May be responsible for drop ship planning depending on brand/category.
Build and maintain strong relationships across departments and with external partners to drive operational efficiency.