Inventory Planner at Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies

Coppell, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Demand Planning, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, Purchase Order Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Communication, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Replenishment Planning, Data Analysis

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Inventory Planner Department: Supply Chain Employment Type: Full Time Location: Coppell, Texas Description The Inventory Planner is responsible for managing item inventory with a sense of urgency and focus in order to meet or exceed customers’ expectations while keeping the inventory volume of slower-turning / less profitable inventory categories lean. Requirements for success: • Monitor purchasing requirements and manage inventory levels • Analyze inventory needs and urgency to determine the best way to fulfill requirements • Assist in setting replenishment parameters and influencing order levels for stockable inventory • Create advance buys and scheduled deliveries based on demand history and growth expectations • Communicate with purchasing team and leadership on any new developments in sales and vendors • Create and send purchase orders to vendors • Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity • Compile and send POS and consignment reports • Liason between internal and external customers to resolve issues • Evaluate, clarify, and act on customer forecast information Ideal candidate qualities include: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. 3 years of work experience in a Buyer or Planning role (or in a similar capacity). Experience using ERP systems with forecasting/demand planning capabilities. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Demonstrated ability to drive improvement with an assigned set of suppliers. Excellent communication skills Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset Why it's great to build your career with us! We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits: Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions Company HSA Contributions Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc. Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid! Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization! This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans. #ZR

Responsibilities

The Inventory Planner manages item inventory levels to meet customer expectations while keeping slow-turning stock lean. Key duties include monitoring purchasing requirements, creating purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams.