Supply Planner

Job summary

The Supply Planner is responsible for efficient inventory planning and maintaining optimal stock levels to ensure product availability. They will analyze supply and demand variability, manage vendor pricing, and oversee stock rebalancing and obsolescence.

Job details

About Us: Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.comScope of the Position Responsible for efficient inventory planning (and related processes), to ensure availability of goods as a key competitive advantage, and to achieve operational targets. Responsible for maintaining inventory levels and assortment. Major Responsibilities Analyzing and maintaining product assortment, inventory, and safety stock levels, forecast accuracy, transfer frequency, and lead times Review, assess, and report on supply and demand variability, and Identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risk Update Parameters (or responsible for parameter updates) product and kit setup Take Preventive measures to avoid stock outs and missed sales Perform alternate products sources analysis Review various reports for exceptional usage, expiring thresholds, lead times and frozen reasons Assist on inbound shipment execution and allocation plans for products, ensuring optimal inventory deployment across branches Perform timely vendor pricing updates in ERP Manage Obsolescence, stock rebalancing Manage Vendor returns/stock rotation Ensure Data integrity (master data maintenance) Performs other related duties as required. Education & Training Required: High school completion required. Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred (ex – inventory management) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs is required Previous experience using ERP systems Experience Required: Minimum 4 years’ experience in Inventory Control, Purchasing or Warehouse logistics More information on Sonepar Canada: Site Web: www.soneparcanada.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soneparcanada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057133913041 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability. Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion. Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs. About Us: Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees. To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit www.career.sonepar.comScope of the Position Responsible for efficient inventory planning (and related processes), to ensure availability of goods as a key competitive advantage, and to achieve operational targets. Responsible for maintaining inventory levels and assortment. Major Responsibilities Analyzing and maintaining product assortment, inventory, and safety stock levels, forecast accuracy, transfer frequency, and lead times Review, assess, and report on supply and demand variability, and Identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risk Update Parameters (or responsible for parameter updates) product and kit setup Take Preventive measures to avoid stock outs and missed sales Perform alternate products sources analysis Review various reports for exceptional usage, expiring thresholds, lead times and frozen reasons Assist on inbound shipment execution and allocation plans for products, ensuring optimal inventory deployment across branches Perform timely vendor pricing updates in ERP Manage Obsolescence, stock rebalancing Manage Vendor returns/stock rotation Ensure Data integrity (master data maintenance) Performs other related duties as required. Education & Training Required: High school completion required. Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred (ex – inventory management) Proficient in Microsoft Office programs is required Previous experience using ERP systems Experience Required: Minimum 4 years’ experience in Inventory Control, Purchasing or Warehouse logistics More information on Sonepar Canada: Site Web: www.soneparcanada.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonepar-canada/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soneparcanada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057133913041 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SoneparCanada Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos. Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/sustainability. Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit https://www.sonepar.com/en/commitments/diversity-and-inclusion. Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

What you’ll do

The Supply Planner is responsible for efficient inventory planning and maintaining optimal stock levels to ensure product availability. They will analyze supply and demand variability, manage vendor pricing, and oversee stock rebalancing and obsolescence.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, with a post-secondary degree in inventory management preferred. A minimum of 4 years of experience in inventory control, purchasing, or warehouse logistics is required, along with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Demand Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inventory Planning
• Inventory Control
• Purchasing
• Warehouse Logistics
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Data Integrity
• Supply Chain Analysis
• Demand Forecasting
• Vendor Management
• Stock Management
• Safety Stock Optimization
• Lead Time Management
• Product Assortment
• Inbound Shipment Execution
• Energy Saving Products
• Workplace Inclusivity
• ERP Systems Knowledge
• Data Maintenance
• Energy System Transition
• Risk Mitigation
• Business To Business
• Creativity
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Sales
• Forecasting
• International Finance
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Supply And Demand
• Stock Rotation
• Safety Stock

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Administrative
• Supply Planner
• Buyers
• Logisticians