Job Title: Inventory Planner I

Department: Scheduling

Location:  Oklahoma City, OK
Reports to: Scheduling Manager
FLSA Class: Exempt

W/C Code:  8810

Safety Sensitive Position: No

Job Summary: The Inventory Planner I is responsible for supporting inventory management processes by assisting in forecasting, purchase planning, and inventory tracking. This role works closely with buyers, operations, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in monitoring inventory levels and stock movement.
• Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct amount of items are in stock.
• Generate basic reports on inventory trends and product availability.
• Coordinate with the forecasting team to support and communicate increases in stocking levels.
• Help identify slow-moving or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with scheduling & purchasing to support replenishment needs.
• Coordinate with store managers to support store replenishment needs.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives related to scheduling and planning.
• Coordinating with sales and marketing teams to align inventory with market activities.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or a Health and Environmental Safety team member.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, or Business.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Strong excel skills and ERP knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

 Core Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates Self Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

 Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business preferred
• Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CPIM or equivalent) preferred.

 Work Environment:

• Office environment

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive use of hands
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.