Inventory Planner

Who We Are

 

Join the Alside team at Associated Materials, LLC, and be AMazing with us!

 

At Alside, we combine our rich history in exterior building products since 1947 with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and the customer experience. We are uniquely positioned to expand our product offerings, strengthen our supplier network, and deliver even greater value to the market.

 

As a leading distributor of windows, vinyl siding, and cladding products and the primary distributor of Associated Materials Innovations, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the Alside team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

 

Position Summary:

The Inventory Planner is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and for ordering and forecasting materials to replenish those inventory levels. In addition, the Inventory Planner deals with Supply Center Managers and vendors daily, leveraging great organizational and supplier relations skills.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish effective relationships with the operations managers at all Supply Centers assigned to them, and work closely with them to address any materials questions they have
• Manage inventory levels by supply center based on stocking plan and monitoring demand on assigned businesses
• Use of financial and quantitative information to optimize results and meet financial commitments
• Manage integrity of information related to inventory levels (Surplus/Dead/Stocked and Non-Stocked)
• Serve and protect all internal and external customer base with Inventory related subjects
• Assist in strategic initiatives by partnering with the Sourcing team and/or Product Management to build an optimal Inventory Plan that best serves the business
• Place daily orders from multiple Supply Centers (35-40 depending on region)
• Ensure we are following budgeted Stocking Plan guidance
• Maintain and build Supply Center/ROVP/RSVP relations, these contacts are vital
• Report on backorders/late shipments and work with sourcing to resolve any ongoing issues
• Work closely with engineering/sourcing/marketing on new product launches, ensuring that all the parts are in place for testing and launch dates
• Maintain forecasts and ordering parameters for all assigned product categories

Key Relationships:

• Supply Center Operations Managers
• Corporate Supply Chain Team
• Manufacturing Plant personnel
• Transportation

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience using all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Communication skills to express ideas and concepts verbally, visually and in writing
• Planning and organization to set targets / milestones and follow through on commitments
• Familiarity with Vinyl Siding/ Metal/ Roofing and related building products
• Experience working within an ERP package
• APICS certification (Preferred)
• Familiarity With Microsoft IS2/SQL language and query building (Preferred)

The actual wage offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Click to learn more about benefits.

Manufactures and distributes exterior residential and commercial building products.