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Responsibilities

This role will be remote Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm

Pay Transparency Statement: 

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

The Part Time Distribution Supply Planner is responsible for assured supply to the distribution centers over the weekend.  This role is responsible for monitoring inventory to assure supply, tracking inbound loads, and resolving critical issues related to supply shortages, late inbound loads, etc. 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Review emails and action them as needed for multiple distribution centers

• Track purchase orders from supplier to receipt at distribution center

• Review critical items to determine if immediate action is needed over the weekend

• Request distribution center to distribution center transfers by identifying if there is an inventory issue and evaluating suitable transfer options

• Resolves product and transportation issues

• Modify purchase orders as needed

• Create purchase orders if needed (exception basis)

• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Knowledge of the impact supply chain has on business (for example: impact lead time adherence, purchasing minimums, safety stock, etc. has on costs)

• Knowledge of inventory management practices & definitions, such as safety stock, DOS, carrying cost, etc. 

• Strong collaboration and relationship building through cross functional alignment and delivery of initiatives 

• Ability to analyze and interpret multiple sources of data and reports to determine the best course of action 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite

• Excellent task prioritization, follow-up, and customer service skills required

• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent major (rising Juniors through seniors will be considered)

• Experience working in a retail or restaurant supply chain 

• Experience with J.D. Edwards, JDA, and PowerBI 

• Supply Chain/Logistics Certification - CSCMP or APICS 

  Physical Demands and Work Environment :

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.