Inventory Planner

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

Position Summary

Founded in 1947, Alside is a leading distributor of exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets.

Our mission is to empower our employees to provide quality, innovative, and sustainable products for beautiful, energy-efficient homes. Our vision- enhancing the places we live and work, one at a time, for generations to come!

The Inventory Planner is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and for ordering and forecasting materials to replenish those inventory levels. In addition, the Inventory Planner deals with Supply Center Managers and vendors daily, leveraging great organizational and supplier relations skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish effective relationships with the operations managers at all Supply Centers assigned to them, and work closely with them to address any materials questions they have
• Manage inventory levels by supply center based on stocking plan and monitoring demand on assigned businesses
• Use of financial and quantitative information to optimize results and meet financial commitments
• Manage integrity of information related to inventory levels (Surplus/Dead/Stocked and Non-Stocked)
• Serve and protect all internal and external customer base with Inventory related subjects
• Assist in strategic initiatives by partnering with the Sourcing team and/or Product Management to build an optimal Inventory Plan that best serves the business
• Place daily orders from multiple Supply Centers (35-40 depending on region)
• Ensure we are following budgeted Stocking Plan guidance
• Maintain and build Supply Center/ROVP/RSVP relations, these contacts are vital
• Report on backorders/late shipments and work with sourcing to resolve any ongoing issues
• Work closely with engineering/sourcing/marketing on new product launches, ensuring that all the parts are in place for testing and launch dates
• Maintain forecasts and ordering parameters for all assigned product categories
  
  

Key Relationships

• Supply Center Operations Managers
• Corporate Supply Chain Team
• Manufacturing Plant personnel
• Transportation
  
  

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience using all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Communication skills to express ideas and concepts verbally, visually and in writing
• Planning and organization to set targets / milestones and follow through on commitments
• Familiarity with Vinyl Siding/ Metal/ Roofing and related building products
• Experience working within an ERP package
• APICS certification (Preferred)
• Familiarity With Microsoft IS2/SQL language and query building (Preferred)
  
  

Benefits

• Employees (and their eligible family members) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Employees are also eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan that provides matching contributions. Please note, benefits may vary for those working at a Union facility.
• We offer annual vacation pay and paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• The New Years Eve Holiday may be observed in current or subsequent year depending on the day it falls.
• Individual departments or functions that need to deviate from the above schedule due to operating requirements will do so on an as needed basis.
• Employees who are subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement will follow the holiday schedule provided in the CBA.
• Other Compensation may include, but is not limited to, bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale. Position dependent.
• The stated benefits are for full-time positions working 30+ hours a week. Part-time positions may be eligible for limited benefits.
• A collaborative environment with idea-sharing, learning, and curiosity.
• Training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.
  
  

A brand of Associated Materials, Alside is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. Established in 1947, Alside distributes a variety of windows, siding, metals, and other building products throughout its more than 100 company-operated supply centers across the United States, serving as a true partner to contractors, remodelers, builders and architects for building products and services.

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