INVENTORY PLANNER - STEVENS EQUIPMENT SUPPLY

COME JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM! Stevens Equipment Supply, a member of Daikin Industries, is a wholesale distributor of equipment, parts, and supplies to industries including Residential and Light Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning, Hospitality and Refrigeration is seeking a skilled individual for our Inventory Planner position for our branch operations group, located in Eagan, MN. The Inventory Planner manages the daily activity of inventory planning for all branch locations. This includes ensuring accurate allocations of products, forecasting for product needed, reconciling daily production orders, contacting customers, reporting, routing of truck services and active communications.

Why work with us?

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities - there is immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Responsibilities may include:

• Manage inventory stocking levels and item forecast for all branches and hub(s) in the region.
• Plan inventory to ensure accurate allocations of products based on sales forecasts.
• Run reports and analysis to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets for different users or areas.
• Ensure good customer service while dealing with customers’ phone calls, follow-ups, and relationship management.
• Reconcile and confirm daily truck routes.
• Track and report efficiencies and yields associated with inventory management.
• Reconcile/track damage and loss of equipment.
• Manage the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Report to management/supervision daily out of stock items/materials.
• Review, monitor, and address full good inventory levels to minimize potential out of stock risk to sales.
• Communicate effectively and promote information sharing between teams and departments.
• Manage special inventory projects.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Nature & Scope:

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments?
• Work is closely supervised.
• Problems faced are not typically difficult nor complex.
• Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Inquisitive nature and a passion for data integrity.
• Identify and analyze relationships contained within very large quantities of data.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Access or relational database knowledge.
• Supply Chain Management experience.
• Business analysis experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to define, analyze, research, resolve, and communicate problems.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, and to prioritize tasks, in a fast-paced environment.

Experience:

• 2+ years materials management, supply chain, or inventory planning experience in a distribution or warehouse environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business or equivalent experience required

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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• The company offers a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits for employees include healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401k and different types of paid time off.
• Salary range is $66,000.00 - $76,000.00 based on experience.