Supply Planner

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Supply Planner to be based out of Harvey, IL. Reporting to Senior Supply Planning Manager, this person will be responsible for forecasting and production planning for our Harvey, IL, Hobart, IN, and Phoenix, AZ manufacturing plants. This person will use analytical, marketing, and sales data to effectively estimate future product demand, plan inventory flow, analyze statistical data, and generate accurate forecasts.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business or supply chain. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Manage monthly SIOP forecast consensus process; drive SIOP process improvements to reduce forecast error.
• Develop and deliver accurate monthly production schedules to plant management.
• Supply production forecasts to the supply chain teams ensuring raw material deliveries are aligned to plant production schedules.
• Daily, weekly and monthly tracking of delivery metrics to ensure strong customer service.
• Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital goals and reduce inventory levels.
• Work closely with customer service and sales teams to plan and win large project-based orders.
• Continuously looking for lean opportunities to improve current toolset and streamlining processes.
• Creating standard work documents for procedures and responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during constrained supply.
• Manage monthly SIOP forecast consensus process; drive SIOP process improvements to reduce forecast error.
• Work with partners in sales, brand, supply chain, and finance to obtain consistent forecast inputs.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
• 1-3 years minimum of supply/demand/inventory planning experience.
• Experience in creating Excel/Database files required with advanced knowledge in SQL queries and building pivot tables preferred.
• Experience using an MRP system such as JDE, JDA Fulfillment, or SAP APO.
• APICS certification and Six Sigma/Lean principles knowledge preferred.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program which includes learning our culture, values, and strategic initiatives.
• Understand your role within the organization and developed relationships with key stakeholders.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Work towards established performance and development goals.
• Begin to understand SIOP and how your role aligns with key strategic initiatives.
• Provide input and feedback to leadership about process improvement opportunities specific to your role.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Completely own your processes and the tools in your role.
• Fully support key stakeholders within Atkore.
• Drive results and achieve established performance and development goals.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader

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