What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Inventory Planner position at Wawa, Inc.?
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Job Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Inventory Planner
Location: NJDC/Corporate
Department: Supply Chain
Position Summary: The Supply Chain Inventory Planner will facilitate network inventory plans between suppliers and distribution centers. Support our purchasing strategy, ensure efficient inventory management, and collaborate across various departments to maintain a seamless supply chain. This position is responsible for managing the life cycle of products, overseeing impaired inventory, and maintaining accurate supplier profiles.
Principal Duties
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar.
Job Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Inventory Planner
Location: NJDC/Corporate
Department: Supply Chain
Position Summary: The Supply Chain Inventory Planner will facilitate network inventory plans between suppliers and distribution centers. Support our purchasing strategy, ensure efficient inventory management, and collaborate across various departments to maintain a seamless supply chain. This position is responsible for managing the life cycle of products, overseeing impaired inventory, and maintaining accurate supplier profiles.
Principal Duties
- Ensure the established purchasing strategy is being executed by our 3PL partners.
- Manage critical inventory requirements to uphold the assured supply of business-critical products.
- Communicate inventory plans, inventory conditions, and proactively escalate risk to leadership as needed.
- Regularly update and communicate supply chain metrics to internal partners on weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Manage the item life cycle process by collaborating with internal teams and external partners to facilitate new products launches, monitor inventory, verify supplier shipments to the distribution centers, and manage deactivation of exiting products.
- Manage and monitor impaired/obsolete inventory, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Evaluate and identify optimal freight solutions to distribution centers based on supplier shipping locations, balancing cost and efficiency.
- Assist other departments at Wawa with supply chain-related analysis, offering problem-solving analysis and solutions.
- Monitor supplier operational performance around their ability to fulfill purchase orders on-time and in-full.
- Maintain comprehensive supplier profiles, including essential contacts, production points, and shipping locations.
- Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work night/weekend duty rotation
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Logistics preferred, advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience with purchasing and inventory management.
- Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment with high volumes of inventory management.
- Strong understanding of inventory control, purchasing strategies, and logistics operations.
Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
