Supply Chain Planner

Attention Job Seekers with Disabilities and barriers to employment! James Emmett and Company is working with a local company in Naperville, IL implementing an inclusive employment initiative for job seekers with disabilities and other employment barriers...Come one, come all!

Job Description

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $57,708.00/Yr. - $65,000.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: M- FRI

· Address: 1245 E Diehl Rd #200, Naperville, IL 60563

• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company-designated holidays

Primary Responsibilities

The Supply Planner is responsible for purchasing, inventory management, and vendor management. This role will work cooperatively and cross-functionally with other team members in sales, category management, transportation, warehouse operations, account management, brokers, and manufacturers. As with all positions, we expect that all actions will be consistent with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

• Achieve established KPIs: service level, inventory turns, and gross spoils for assigned products and categories.
• Utilize reporting to identify and mitigate risks to target fill rate.
• Responsible for Purchase Order placement, Order Management, and Inventory Health.
• Ensure that the lowest cost-to-deliver decisions are made during the purchasing process by working cross-functionally with transportation, and warehouse operations.
• Regularly tuning replenishment system parameters to drive optimal purchasing suggestions.
• Primary point of contact for assigned vendors and brokers.
• Responsible for end-to-end track and trace of purchase orders.
• Analyze root cause and find resolutions for overstock and inventory at risk of spoiling

Minimum Requirements

• 2-4 years of related Supply Chain experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, Purchasing, Inventory Management, and their application

Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

• Experience with Advanced Planning Software packages like Manhattan, Power BI, JDA Fulfillment, JDA Demand Planning, or E3 is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply cost-benefit analysis in their decision-making.
• A team player with a roll up your sleeves attitude and a high sense of urgency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a focus on advanced Excel skills and analysis. Ability to manipulate and manage large volumes of data.
• Food industry experience in a similar Supply Chain role is preferred.

To Schedule Your Interview:

Please complete the prescreening form (link below) and send confirmation to Bill: bill@jamesemmettandcompany.com He can directly schedule the interview for all qualified candidates.

To start the Prescreen

https://bit.ly/prescreen-KeHE-JEC-supplychainplanner

At JEC, we are a national team of Disability Inclusion Experts with years of experience in sourcing people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We take the time to get to know each job seeker we work with to understand your skills and experience. Our Experts are with you every step of the way, giving support as needed. To learn more, go to www.jamesemmettandcompany.com

James Emmett and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Naperville, IL 60563 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naperville, IL 60563: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $57,708 - $65,000