Supply Chain Planner

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Since 1928, Amerock’s award-winning decorative and functional hardware solutions have built the company’s reputation for chic design accessories that inspire homeowners to express their personal style. Marrying the perfect blend of beauty and function, Amerock's cabinet hardware, bath accessories, decorative hooks and wall plates are designed to coordinate with plumbing fixtures and other home décor elements, so you can easily create a seamless look across the home.

We realize that our greatest assets are our best-in-class associates, which is why we're dedicated to offering limitless opportunities for growth and advancement. We want to help you build a long-lasting career with Amerock. Together, we can continue to lead the industry and help build our nation's infrastructure from the ground up.

Location: This positon is based out our Huntersville, NC location, and we work on a hybrid schedule of 3 days in Office (T, W, Th) and 2 days Remote (M, F).

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for leading the Demand Planning and Supply Planning processes within Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to ensure alignment between customer demand, inventory strategy, supply capabilities, and business initiatives. This role develops accurate demand forecasts, facilitates cross-functional planning activities, and partners with Sales, Channel, and Finance to achieve service, inventory, and financial goals. The successful candidate translates demand consensus into executable supply plans that facilitate cross-functional decision-making throughout the S&OP process.

• Follow a regimented monthly cadence to analyze, collaborate, and collect input from cross functional departments to optimize the demand forecast and reach consensus with all parties.
• Contribute to the Demand Consensus meeting, within the monthly S&OP cycle, to report on all meaningful forecast changes, collaborate with participants and challenge aspects of the forecast that do not align with the trends and analysis presented by the Planning team.
• Vendor portal review to ensure Supply Chain Planning scorecards and KPIs are being achieved.
• Run monthly reporting on forecast accuracy, forecast bias to strategically adjust demand forecast with insights derived from these metrics.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing forecast errors, recommending, and implementing appropriate action plans.
• Actively manage supplier POs to ensure adequate inventory across the lead time that aligns with demand and inventory plans.
• Recommend mitigation plans for shortages, supply disruptions, and capacity constraints.
• Manage inventory targets, safety stock levels, and replenishment parameters.
• Create and maintain inbound containers in collaboration with Suppliers and Receiving Department.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage delivery dates to facilitate accurate cash flow forecasting.
• Participate in or lead projects related to data driven supply chain optimization, planning system improvements, master data strategy, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of Demand/Supply planning experience, working knowledge of Supply Chain concepts, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Analysis, or Operations preferred.
• 4+years of S&OP, SIOP, or related supply chain planning process preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, or related analytical subject area.
• Experience leading collaborative demand meetings, participating in a consensus process or involvement in an S&OP process.
• Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to scrutinize and break down facts and concepts in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to build positive relationships across the organization including the leadership team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel required including V-Lookups, IF Functions and Statements, Pivot tables. Advanced knowledge preferred.
• Experience using SAP, Infor Nexus, and Demand Forecasting Software (Forecast Pro) preferred.
• APICS Supply Chain Certification preferred.

At Amerock, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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