Brady Plus

We are in search of a Demand Planner to join our growing team. This role will is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels that minimize backorders, achieve optimal Fill Rates, Turns, and SLOB targets. Working closely with the Demand Planning Manager and Category Managers to achieve Company initiatives and financial objectives as provided by Executive Leadership, while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Effectively utilize current ERP (Enterprise resource planning) to analyze suggested order quantities and generate purchase orders to vendors while maintaining inventory levels based on Envoy Solutions stocking criteria.
• Maintain and balance inventory levels within the Distribution Centers using on-hand, on-order, and transfer quantities in-order to meet or exceed service levels, fill rates and turns.
• Understand forecasting methods and utilize this knowledge to analyze shipment and sales data to replenish basic item quantities. Create purchase orders to facilitate timely replenishment to the Distribution Centers.
• Analyze critical inventory reports throughout the day.
• Process all purchase orders including drop shipments and inter-company transfers.
• Analyze SLOB (Slow Moving Obsolete Inventory) report to minimize inventory becoming overstocked and obsolete.
• Assist with product availably questions.
• Evaluate and assess carrying costs versus order and stock-out costs.
• Follow-up on vendor backorders in a timely manner.
• Communicate vendor performance issues to Demand Planner Manager in a timely manner.
• Maintain the highest level of integrity when negotiating or discussing business with vendors.
• Maintain timely and thorough communication with distribution centers to understand the exact product needs of the warehouse and its limitations.
• Develop strong working relationships and work closely with the Category Managers and expeditors to promote vendor related communication.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with Category Managers on new item introductions as it relates to initial quantities, timing, delivery and inventory.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes to attain higher levels of customer satisfaction, productivity, and efficiency.
• Be the local coordination and escalation point for all procurement issues with your area of responsibility to Demand Planning Manager.
• Provide support and training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Process vendor & Item setup according to Envoy Solutions policies.
• Maintain item stock status changes according to Envoy solutions policies.
• Confirm and Acknowledge all purchase orders, verifying the quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Maintain Customer Stocking agreement information.
• Provide alternatives (SUBS) for discontinued / backordered items to customer service and the sales team.
• Process Returns to Vendors.
• Process cost changes to maintain accurate system costs.
• Process cost adjustments to PO’s.
• Assist accounts payable with Vendor past due invoices.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, detail-oriented, critical analysis, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to professionally interact with a wide range of key executive members and management.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with a good to excellent proficiency level in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Must be self-directed, make decisions within prescribed guidelines, be able to identify problems as encountered and make quick decisions to determine corrective action.
• Previous ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) purchasing module experience preferred.
• Can do attitude using problem solving skills and ability to work with a team.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative and engaging approach.
• Willingness to continually seek additional education to increase knowledge within the industry.
• A minimum of three years of progressive experience in inventory management and purchasing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation & Benefits

BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS:

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery.  We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. 

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.