Supply Planner

Veritiv Corporation • Norcross, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Planner manages the planning and execution of inventory strategy for a specific set of items and suppliers. The role drives inventory performance to support fill-rate and days-inventory-on-hand targets, manages replenishment strategies and planning parameters in Oracle System (EVO), and collaborates with internal departments, external stakeholders, and suppliers to solve business problems. This is a hybrid role based out of the Norcross office.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strategic mindset and ability to balance multiple objectives and resolve complex business problems.
• Ability to adopt new technology and adapt to business changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong inventory replenishment best-practices knowledge.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, including statistical and mathematical modeling, research, and issue resolution.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Replenishment Planning.

Responsibilities

• Review daily inventory replenishment exceptions and recommended purchase requisitions in Oracle System EVO and the Buyer Workbench.
• Manage replenishment policies and parameters in Oracle System EVO, including lead times, minimum order quantities, and product segmentation.
• Monitor forecasts and projected inventory levels to minimize shortages and surplus.
• Use Oracle System EVO reporting and analytics to make proactive replenishment decisions.
• Coordinate with Demand Planners on inventory placement for marketing initiatives, collaborating with RSL, the IM team, and Category Management.
• Resolve complex issues escalated by Inventory Coordinators, including following up on and expediting purchase orders and resolving purchase order and invoice discrepancies as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and participate in supplier reviews to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Participate in projects such as shuttle reduction, ABC Classification, NetOps Consolidation, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Work with the Sourcing team to reduce supplier minimums and improve service through forecast collaboration.
• Collaborate to manage Customer Dedicated Inventory and advise Sales Representatives on stocking strategies.
• Communicate updates accurately and concisely, keep the organization informed about requests, questions, and concerns, and proactively address issues.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.
• Other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

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