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 Supply Planner position is responsible for the planning, expediting, and replenishment of assigned finished good products, produced in-house or externally, to maintain target stocking levels and support on time shipments to customers. The position interacts with all internal departments and supplier contacts to replenish goods on a timely basis, implement product changes, resolve non-conforming materials, and act as a liaison to support related projects or resolve any other business issues. The position is responsible for determining replenishment priorities, quantities, publishing the replenishment plan on a regular basis, and working with the various departments on resolving issues to support the replenishment plan. The position is accountable for inventory management to meet service and financial targets. The position supports Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning by preparing inputs to the Supply Review.

What You Will Do: .

• Analyze demand variability and replenishment lead times to determine target stocking levels, review and recommend replenishment strategies, and set planning parameters accordingly to support target stocking levels.
• Review replenishment requirements against forecast and inventory levels to develop and distribute a feasible replenishment plan to assigned manufacturing group(s).
• Collaborate with the Master Planner to ensure that the production plan aligns with capacity constraints.
• Execute against the master inventory plan and monitor to ensure the appropriate inventory levels are set and maintained for assigned products.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate inventory pre-builds with Manufacturing, Finance and Distribution to compensate for periods of capacity limitation.
• Review exception reports, adjust as necessary, and execute order actions to support replenishment plan.
• Generate and supply replenishment forecast on a regular basis to supply chain partners (internal partners and vendors).
• Monitor and identify materials or capacity constraints and work with functional representatives to resolve and support the replenishment plan.
• Create or support the creation of work orders for assigned products, including conversions, displays, and subassemblies as needed.
• Able to enter, receive and expedite purchase orders.
• Support the development and regular reporting of department metrics to inform process effectiveness and ongoing improvement.
• Assist in sourcing analyses for finished goods. Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by manager.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Intermediate Proficiency in manufacturing MRP and distribution DRP systems and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively engage others as necessary to resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with a high commitment to meeting schedules.
• Effective communication skills with ability to communicate at the appropriate level of detail at various levels within the organization and with suppliers.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel – Intermediate to Advanced, PowerPoint, Word) required.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions on daily tactical tasks and support strategic initiatives with high complexity and business impact.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• 2-5 years of experience in materials planning role within a manufacturing and distribution environment, working with contract manufacturers and finished goods suppliers desirable. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience desirable.
  
  

Compensation Range

$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.