Inventory Planner

Your RoleAs Inventory Planner, you will report directly to our Inventory Planning Supervisor and work with a team of 2 other Inventory Planners. You will be working in a hybrid role working from home 2 days a week and working in office 3 days per week. You will work in our South Charlotte location (about 3-4 miles from Carowinds).Prepare purchase orders to obtain sufficient stock levels of spare partsProcess order acknowledgements, maintain vendor due dates in system, and update purchase order pricingDaily follow up with suppliers to gain delivery commitments on open purchase orders through phone calls and e-mailsProactively identify potential shortages and initiate actions to ensure availability of stocked partsExpedites and devises alternative solutions to resolve back orders and schedule delivery of critical parts in a timely manner.Build relationships with an assigned range of vendors to maintain a strong network of suppliersMonitor and analyze vendor performance to ensure an on-time supply chainWork cross functionally with all departments of the service center to solve purchase order and inventory discrepanciesPerform other duties as assignedTo Succeed, You Will NeedEven if you don't meet all the points, but are ready for a challenge, click on "Apply" anyway. We love your spirit!2-3 years practical experience in inventory control, purchasing experience, supply chain, or logisticsExperience with SAPInventory control or purchasing experienceUnderstanding and skill set with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)Familiarity with network and mainframe production control software systemsIdentify problems and use root cause analysisDemonstrated ownership and resulted achievements of goalsYou are fluent in English, as this is our internal language.Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field (or equivalent work experience)Keep commitment to customers (both internal and external)Experience with analytics and associated tools (ie excel and pivot tables, power bi, etc)In Return, We OfferExcellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401 (k) retirement planHealth insurance/ Dental insurance/ Vision insuranceExcellent paid time off (4 weeks!)Life & Disability insuranceSalary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional technical training provided for the most qualified candidate.We believe in and foster a learning culture where global mobility is an important enabler for growth.Our learning culture supports you on your journey: benefit from our individual learning opportunities (LinkedInLearning e.g.), our feedback culture, the internal job portal, global project assignments, or on site training from our academy.You will experience a on-boarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy.Atlas Copco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or status within any other group that is protected by anti-discrimination laws.Job LocationHybrid This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in South CharlotteContact InformationTalent Acquisition Team: Chelsea Yates