Associate Inventory Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Job Summary
The Inventory Planner is responsible for controlling the management of raw material and finished goods inventory within the manufacturing and warehouse facility. This role ensures a continuous and efficient flow of raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules and service demand while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs. The Inventory Planner will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure inventory is accurate and controlled systematically.
Essential Duties

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, turn rates, and on-hand quantities to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure accuracy between system records and physical stock.
• Ensure inventory is managed according to LIFO/FIFO requirements
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory counts and records.
• Research shipping errors for root cause and RMA process control.
• Ensure inventory records are synchronized across business systems.
• Identify and communicate obsolete, outdated, or slow-moving inventory and drive to disposition.
• Collaborate with quality regarding red tag or off-spec material to ensure adequate segregation and disposition.
• Provide regular reports and updates on inventory status, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Research to find the root cause of discrepancies and report to management for implementation of preventative actions.
• Analyze historical data to optimize safety stock levels.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing supply chain performance.
• Manage and dispose of obsolete or slow-moving inventory.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate's Degree Supply Chain or adjacent field Preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a supply chain, inventory planning, or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and financial models.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Occasionally
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Occasionally
• Extreme heat - Occasionally
• Humid - Occasionally
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Occasionally
• Temperature Change - Occasionally

Travel Requirements: 5% May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advance notice of travel expectations/events will be provided.
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $56,000-$77,000
How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
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