Supply Planner

Groupe Seb • Irvine, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and executing the supply plan for SEB Professional North America. The goal is to ensure optimal inventory levels and on-time supply while minimizing slow-moving and obsolete stock (SLOBS), cost, and complexity. This role is crucial for meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, including participation in cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a planning role.
• Strong sense of urgency and customer centricity.
• Strategic long-term vision combined with the ability to take calculated risks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Team player with a LEAN mindset, seeing opportunities rather than problems.
• Advanced level proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential gaps in the business plan and proactively define and implement countermeasures to achieve budget targets for net sales, inventories, and customer service levels.
• Ensure stock availability for assigned Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) and products.
• Manage the full cycle of purchase orders, including tracking and follow-up.
• Review and manage purchase requisitions.
• Perform master data management and improvements.
• Provide support for or take ownership of management reporting.
• Manage escalations of stock availability issues with suppliers and factories.
• Identify opportunities and actions to meet KPIs and department objectives, including proposing continuous improvements.
• Ensure the right level of stock availability by managing safety stock, lead times, and customer/supplier collaboration.
• Manage SLOB (slow-moving and obsolete stock) by developing action plans and collaborating with other departments.
• Understand and manage the product life cycle.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage with a generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Additional Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discount Programs
• A Positive, Inclusive Work Culture that genuinely values work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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