What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior eCommerce Supply Chain Planner position at PurposeBuilt Brands?
Senior eCommerce Supply Planner
Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois
Who We Are
PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.
At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.
The Role
The E-Commerce Supply Chain Planner integrates key responsibilities from Demand Planning, E-Commerce, and Supply Planning to create a seamless and efficient approach to planning and execution. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining demand plans by leveraging forecasting tools, collaborating with Amazon Sales to translate data into actionable plans, and improving forecast accuracy through error and bias metrics. Additionally, this role will own supply planning by developing and maintaining supply plans for their assigned product portfolio. The E-Commerce Supply Chain Planner will work directly with the Co-Manufacturer to ensure production aligns with demand, manage production schedules, and balance inventory levels to meet business and customer needs. This role will also oversee new product development (NPD) projects within their portfolio, ensuring smooth execution from planning to commercialization. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to forecasting, supply continuity, new product launches, and fulfillment execution to support the evolving needs of the Amazon Business Team.
What You Will Do
Demand & E-Commerce Fulfillment Planning:
$68,000 - $113,200
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range
Benefits
PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.
What We Offer
Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
401K company match
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products
Summer Hours
LinkedIn learning membership
PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois
Who We Are
PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.
At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.
The Role
The E-Commerce Supply Chain Planner integrates key responsibilities from Demand Planning, E-Commerce, and Supply Planning to create a seamless and efficient approach to planning and execution. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining demand plans by leveraging forecasting tools, collaborating with Amazon Sales to translate data into actionable plans, and improving forecast accuracy through error and bias metrics. Additionally, this role will own supply planning by developing and maintaining supply plans for their assigned product portfolio. The E-Commerce Supply Chain Planner will work directly with the Co-Manufacturer to ensure production aligns with demand, manage production schedules, and balance inventory levels to meet business and customer needs. This role will also oversee new product development (NPD) projects within their portfolio, ensuring smooth execution from planning to commercialization. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to forecasting, supply continuity, new product launches, and fulfillment execution to support the evolving needs of the Amazon Business Team.
What You Will Do
Demand & E-Commerce Fulfillment Planning:
- Develop and Execute Replenishment Plans: Create and maintain replenishment strategies for Amazon fulfillment centers, ensuring optimal stocking levels and addressing replenishment needs for all e-commerce-only products.
- Collaborate on Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, researching demand drivers, and working with the Amazon Sales team to refine forecasts.
- Monitor Inventory Health: Proactively manage inventory at Amazon fulfillment centers, addressing stranded inventory, minimizing product destruction, and ensuring alignment with supply chain targets.
- Support Amazon FBA Operations: Oversee weekly stock transfers, reconcile shipments, and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain high case fill rates.
- Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements in forecasting, fulfillment, and e-commerce operations to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- Own and Maintain Supply Plans: Develop and manage supply planning strategies for assigned product portfolios, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and production capabilities.
- Manage Production with Co-Manufacturers: Work directly with Co-Manufacturers to communicate production requirements, align schedules with demand, and ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Optimize Production Flows: Balance production schedules with capacity constraints, raw material availability, and business priorities to prevent stock shortages or overproduction.
- Inventory Allocation & Balancing: Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained across fulfillment centers by managing supply plans, addressing fluctuations in demand, and resolving supply bottlenecks.
- Ensure Supply Continuity: Proactively identify supply chain risks, anticipate potential disruptions, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain consistent product availability.
- Track and Manage Safety Stock Targets: Establish and maintain safety stock levels for assigned products, adjusting planning parameters based on lead times, demand trends, and business needs.
- Lead Issue Resolution with Co-Manufacturers: Address supply constraints, manage escalations, and resolve production-related issues that impact order fulfillment.
- Manage New Product Development Projects: Oversee the supply chain planning aspects of new product launches within the assigned portfolio, ensuring alignment with business objectives and launch timelines.
- Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Co-Manufacturers to ensure smooth transitions from product ideation to commercialization.
- Plan for Inventory & Production Readiness: Develop supply and demand plans for new products, ensuring sufficient inventory availability at launch while minimizing excess stock risks.
- Mitigate Risks in NPD Execution: Identify potential bottlenecks, production challenges, or fulfillment constraints and implement proactive solutions to avoid disruptions.
- Support Product Phase-Ins & Phase-Outs: Manage inventory transitions for new product introductions and discontinued items to optimize stock levels and prevent obsolescence.
- Manage Inventory Allocation: Oversee product allocations to Amazon fulfillment centers, ensuring inventory is positioned correctly based on demand forecasts and customer commitments.
- Coordinate Cross-Functional Initiatives: Work with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams to align on product launches, discontinuations, and demand assumptions.
- Lead Issue Resolution: Address inventory constraints, collaborate on escalations, and resolve non-conforming materials or disruptions to maintain supply continuity.
- Analyze Data for Insights: Utilize data to uncover trends, resolve problems, and provide recommendations for improving forecasting accuracy and replenishment effectiveness.
- Ensure Business Continuity: Protect financial performance by proactively addressing supply chain risks and implementing corrective actions.
- 2 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or inventory management.
- Prior experience as a supply planner or deployment analystin a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- 2 years of experience in finished goods demand forecasting, planning, and inventory management.
- Experience working directly with Co-Manufacturers to manage production schedules and align supply with demand.
- Experience managing New Product Development (NPD) projects, including supply chain planning for product launches.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze trends, troubleshoot issues, and provide data-driven insights to improve planning accuracy and execution.
- Proficiency in Forecasting Tools and Systems: Expertise in forecasting software (e.g., Forecast Pro) and MRP/DRP systems (Syspro preferred).
- Detail-Oriented with High Attention to Accuracy: Ensures precision in data analysis, reporting, and inventory planning.
- Process Improvement Mindset: Demonstrated ability to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory levels, and supply chain efficiency.
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and align on objectives.
- Ability to Prioritize in a Dynamic Environment: Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting while adapting to changing business needs.
- Self-Driven and Decisive: Capable of working independently, making informed decisions, and balancing daily tactical tasks with strategic initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to support data analysis and reporting tasks.
$68,000 - $113,200
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range
Benefits
PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.
What We Offer
Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
Generous paid time off
Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
401K company match
Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual fitness stipend
Unmatched employee discount on all products
Summer Hours
LinkedIn learning membership
PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $68,000 - $113,200
