Supply Planner II

Build Your Career as a Supply Planner II! 

At BlueLinx, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring our team members can build job security, enhance their skills, and make meaningful contributions. We deliverthe building blocks to better lives. 

Join us and be part of a company that values its people and strives to make a positive impact on the industry. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Position Purpose Summary: Responsible for execution of daily,weekly and monthly replenishment plans for assigned product lines. Annual spend control ranges from $40MM - $60MM based on experience. Establishes tactical plans to ensure achievement of inventory performance (turns) and sales customer service (fill rate) goals asestablished in Annual Operating Plan and with input/guidance from manager as well as Product and Sales Management. 

KEY TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unitobjectives and sets/accomplishesindividual performance goals accordingly. 

• Monitors results andidentifies trendsimpacting Key Performance Areas – inventory performance, customer service, supplierperformance, supply chain costs, etc.; develops, communicates, and implements corrective actionplans as necessary. 

• Works withmanager and other team members to improve replenishment processes, withfocus on increasing time spent onproactive planning for future results while minimizing daily reactive work. 

• Responsible for application andon-going maintenance of all system parameters associated with inventory replenishmentand load building. 

• Provides proactive communication of variances to plan/goal to immediate Manager, Sales, and Product Management. 

• Identifies and implements process improvements with suppliers and internal customers, with input and guidance fromManager. 

• Actively seeks input and guidance from Sales and Product Management to ensureteam is focused on addressing currentbusiness issues and working toward common business goals. 

• Works withmanager, Logistics and Product Management to controllogistics and ordering costs (i.e., inbound freight, minimumorder size, etc.)impacting margin. 

POSITION SCOPE / IMPACT 

• Span of Control: (including # of direct reports) No direct reports. May provide general guidance/direction and/or train associate level support employees. 

• Decision Making / Autonomy: Under limited supervision, exercises increasing latitude and independent judgment. 

• Financial Authority: NA 

• Problem Complexity: Performsfull range of professional work that typically requires processing and interpreting more complex, lessclearly-defined issues. 

• Influencing / People 

• Leadership: Ability to build consensus and be appropriately diplomatic,understands others’ roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas externally and across the organization 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

• Certifications: Professional certification (APICS and/or ISM)a plus. 

• Educational Requirements: BS / BA Degree in related field preferred. MS / MA / MBAa plus. 

• Years of Experience: 2-5+years experience preferred with BS / BA; 2-4years experience with MS / MA / MBA 

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of fundamentals of supply chain with emphasis in supply planning. Strong technical skillsrequired for data mining/query/database data warehouse applications. Strong collaboration, planning/organization, analytical andproblem solving skills. Process improvement experiencerequired.Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant tools / technology.