Item Supply Planner

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

We are looking for an Item Supply Planner to join our team!

The Item Supply Planner is responsible for developing and optimizing short-term supply plans involving plant production scheduling and inventory transfers. The Item Supply Planner will ensure that inventory targets are achieved at each plant and distribution center and that customer service expectations are being met or exceeded.  

Primary Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Create rolling item supply plans that links to customer demand by location
• Plan and implement short-term (8 week) supply plans within inventory targets.
• Conducts weekly alignment meeting with each assigned plant of responsibility, aligning supply activities with the corporate S&OP (Sales & Operations Plan)
• Review inventory trends to proactively communicate supply risks, determine necessary actions to solve and communicate action plan
• Analyze and refine Oracle Cloud supply recommendations based on business needs, inventory levels and customer demand
• Review and assess supply trends to understand and isolate potential execution gaps
• Monitors min and max inventory levels by plant and distribution center to identify supply issues or opportunities
• Build relationship with assigned manufacturing plants and procurement teams.
• Ensure that optimum inventory level of Finished Goods in each plant are maintained to meet or exceed customer order fill rates.
• Participate in monthly S&OP supply meetings with manufacturing partners.
• Understands, demonstrates, and contributes to developing Standard Work
• Utilization of a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Manufacturing, Sales, Transportation and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for inventory strategies.
• Timely and accurate submission of required reports
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Create interplant transfers and monitor execution
• Drive improved Customer Service metrics (OTIFNE) to directly impact customer experience

Job Skills:

 This position will require the following:

• Ability to learn and leverage Oracle Cloud Supply Planning
• Strong bias for action
• Strong organizational skills
• Shares and leverages learnings within working team
• Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Highly collaborative across functions
• Team player and team champion
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Experience with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau a benefit

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, computer science preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• The employee will be typing, answering the phone, and using their hands in other ways throughout the day and must have full use of their hands.
• The employee will be sitting at a desk for an extended period of time, so they must be able to sit in a chair for 8 hours at a time

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Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.