Supply Chain Planner

Job summary

The planner is responsible for managing inventory and purchasing requirements to support business objectives while analyzing supply chain data to identify trends and optimization opportunities. They also coordinate company purchases, negotiate with vendors, and drive solutions for inventory exceptions and supply shortages.

Job details

Supply Chain Planner The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! Key Accountabilities Accountable for both planning and purchasing inventory/non-inventory material and outside service requirements to support business objectives. Perform analysis of a variety of supply chain data sets to measure performance, identify trends, mitigate impacts, and explore optimization opportunities. Communicate with vendors to obtain information critical to the procurement/sourcing process. Coordinate company purchases including creating purchase orders. Accountable for Key Performance Indicators including availability, stock outs and vendor on time delivery. Accountable for inventory exceptions and driving solutions for serving customer requirements. Negotiate and propose cost reduction initiatives from local vendor while maintaining productivity. Implement and modify systems, processes, and optimization projects in accordance with organizational goals. Provide analytics assistance through Root Cause and Correction Action investigations of supply shortage, operational miss, and other system and process failures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent education and experience preferred Minimum of 3 years planning / scheduling experience in Operations or Supply Chain Ability to use and work effectively with ERP / MRP systems Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Dynamics D365 experience preferred. Good understanding of supply chain metrics/KPI’s Detail oriented and able to perform detailed data analysis. Capabilities and Success Factors Customer Focused – Driven to provide world class Customer Service Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. Total Rewards and Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Matching Pension Contribution Educational Reimbursement Time-Off for Volunteering Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran The compensation range identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range. The Salary Range: $63,000 - 83,000 CAD Total Rewards and Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Competitive vacation policy 12 Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Eligibility Educational Reimbursement DCPP with eligible matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The planner is responsible for managing inventory and purchasing requirements to support business objectives while analyzing supply chain data to identify trends and optimization opportunities. They also coordinate company purchases, negotiate with vendors, and drive solutions for inventory exceptions and supply shortages.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in supply chain management or equivalent experience, along with at least 3 years of planning or scheduling experience in operations. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Dynamics D365, is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Life insurance • Matching pension contribution • Educational reimbursement • Time-off for volunteering • Competitive vacation policy • Paid holidays • Annual bonus eligibility • Employee stock purchase plan

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Supply Chain Planning · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• KPI Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supply chain planning
• Purchasing
• Inventory management
• Data analysis
• Procurement
• Sourcing
• ERP systems
• MRP systems
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Dynamics D365
• KPI management
• Vendor management
• Root cause analysis
• Negotiation
• Process optimization
• Supply Chain Metrics
• Action Oriented
• Ingenuity
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Energetic
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Business Objectives
• Resilience
• Supply Chain Planning
• Planning
• Data Analysis
• Customer Service
• Cost Reduction
• Sales
• Plumbing
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Material Requirements Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Scheduling
• Investigation
• Reliability
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Supply Chain Planner
• Supply Planner
• Buyers
• Logisticians