Inventory Planner

Inventory Planner / Buyer Overview The Inventory Planner / Buyer is responsible for managing item inventory with a sense of urgency and focus to meet or exceed customers’ expectations while keeping the inventory volume of slower‑turning / less‑profitable inventory categories/items lean. The actions of the Inventory Planner / Buyer as it pertains to managing inventory, vendor relations, reducing expenses and increasing profit margins are vital to our continued growth and profitability. Additional responsibilities include providing support to stakeholders via daily tasks and projects and contributing to personal and departmental goals, where personal goal attainment toward employee development and growth within the organization will be crucial. Department: Supply Chain Location: Columbia, Missouri Responsibilities Monitor purchasing requirements and manage inventory levels. Analyze inventory needs and urgency to determine the best way to fulfill requirements. Assist in setting replenishment parameters and influencing order levels for stockable inventory. Create advance buys and scheduled deliveries based on demand history and growth expectations. Communicate with purchasing team and leadership on any new developments in sales and vendors. Create and send purchase orders to vendors. Communicate and resolve issues in shipping, pricing or quantity. Compile and send POS and consignment reports. Act as liaison between internal and external customers to resolve issues. Evaluate, clarify, and act on customer forecast information. Ideal Candidate Qualities Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. 3 years of work experience in a Buyer or Planning role (or in a similar capacity). Experience using ERP systems with forecasting/demand planning capabilities. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Demonstrated ability to drive improvement with an assigned set of suppliers. Excellent communication skills. Excellent problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Benefits Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions Company HSA Contributions Additional Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc. Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company‑paid holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid! Retirement Options with no Vesting Requirements The GMES family of companies provides equal employment opportunities to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status within our dynamic growth plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr