Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to support inventory planning and forecast accuracy for our operations in St Paul, Minnesota. This role focuses on balancing product availability with efficient stock levels through thoughtful analysis, cross-functional coordination, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong planning expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to turn inventory and demand data into clear operational insights.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain demand projections by evaluating past sales performance, seasonal patterns, and market activity to improve planning accuracy.

• Lead inventory count coordination and investigate variances between on-hand product and system records to maintain reliable stock data.

• Establish and adjust replenishment targets, including order quantities and safety stock levels, to support service goals and inventory efficiency.

• Review data across planning and warehouse platforms, resolve record inconsistencies, and help ensure accurate information is available for decision-making.

• Partner with sourcing teams and external suppliers to communicate anticipated demand and support timely material availability.

• Prepare regular reporting on key supply chain metrics such as inventory movement, turnover rates, and forecast performance for leadership review.

• Experience working in supply chain planning, inventory control, or demand planning roles.
• Proficiency with enterprise systems such as SAP and Oracle.
• Demonstrated ability to create and refine demand forecasts using historical and trend-based data.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting inventory and operational performance metrics.
• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is required or strongly preferred.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across procurement, warehouse, and leadership teams.