Supply Chain Planner

Posted 7 Days Ago
Downers Grove, IL, USA
In-Office
73K-90K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Lead supply planning processes by setting inventory levels, managing planning parameters, mitigating at-risk and obsolete inventory, and improving customer service. Analyze supply chain data, maintain ASCP master-planning attributes, develop item-site plans, and establish planning metrics. Collaborate with demand planning, sourcing, procurement, product management, suppliers, and operations to optimize inventory, transportation, manufacturing capacity, and end-to-end supply chain costs.
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Supply Chain PlannerThe Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for leading and executing supply planning processes. Key objectives will be managing inventory levels and turns, achieving and improving targeted customer service levels, mitigating inventory obsolescence, and partnering with purchasing to improve inbound service level metrics and reduce end-to-end supply chain costs. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills who enjoys diving into data and recommending solutions to enhance the supply chain. The keys to success will be a strong interest in teamwork and collaboration, a desire to learn, and a passion for applying analytics to decisions.



Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain – Drinking Water & Sinks


Key Focus Areas

 

  • Establish appropriate inventory levels (Raw, WIP and Finished Goods); with consideration for demand, re-supply or delivery lead time, storage capacities, shelf life, cost of stock and other factors. Manage inventory levels and coordinate inventory pre-builds to compensate for periods of capacity limitations and/or extended supplier lead times
  • Based on recommended inventory plans, monitor and adjust planning parameters to meet inventory planning goals.
  • Identify opportunities and provide recommendations to optimize inventory, improve inventory health, and better service-level. Partners with demand planning, global sourcing, product management, procurement and operations to drive these improvements.
  • Manage the at-risk inventory process for assigned product categories, with ability to root cause and drive necessary corrections with suppliers and/or operations.
  • Manage and maintain master planning data attributes to ensure the effective use of the planning engine (ASCP).
  • Working with the supply chain team to determine best methodology for supply planning (ROP, Min-Max, MTS, MTO, etc.)
  • Establish/enhance key supply planning metrics surrounding inventory management and distribution management to align with overall organizational strategy.
  • Working with the supply chain/operation teams, develop item site planning based on manufacturing capabilities, inbound and outbound cost of transportation and customer requirements. 

Qualifications
  • Minimum two years of experience of related supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field required: advanced degree a plus
  • Prefer APICS exposure and CPIM or CSCP certification
  • Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts, Inventory Management, Procurement and their application
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on advanced Excel skills and analysis with ability to manipulate and manage large volumes of data.
  • Prior MRP Planning System experience a plus; experience working with a major ERP system required
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently work in a collaborative team environment, with frequent changes in deadlines and priorities
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with various departments and levels within the company 
  • Self-starter with ability to effectively operate under pressure and manage a wide variety of tasks and priorities.

Salary Range: The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. 


Salary Range: $73,000 - $90,000

Total Rewards and Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Health Savings Account
  • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Matching Gift Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Skills Required

  • At least two years of related supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
  • Advanced degree
  • APICS exposure
  • CPIM or CSCP certification
  • Knowledge of supply chain concepts, inventory management, and procurement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills and large-volume data analysis
  • Prior MRP planning system experience
  • Experience working with a major ERP system
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively amid changing deadlines and priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many professional and technical roles, with role-specific ranges and clear bands visible in external postings. Market-aligned base pay combined with bonuses and recognition programs strengthens perceived fairness.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a generous company match, plus access to equity through stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan, enhances long-term rewards. These elements are consistently highlighted alongside the core benefits package.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad mix—wellness programs, paid volunteer time, charitable gift matching, tuition reimbursement, and development opportunities—expands total rewards beyond base pay. This breadth provides lifestyle value across health, community, and learning.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
1,047 Employees
Year Founded: 1900

What We Do

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions supplies the industry’s widest range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zurn Elkay works with customers around the globe to deliver products and systems that enhance and ensure water quality, safety, hygiene, flow control and conservation. From healthcare to hospitality, education to retail and residential to office facilities, we pride ourselves on meeting specialized needs for every market, focusing on quality, reliability, quick installation and easy maintenance. Our values of Continuous Improvement, Integrity in Everything We Do, Customer First, Culture of Winning, and Total Associate Engagement serve as our drive to achieve world-class safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth now and in the future. In everything we do, we are sustainably inspired. We work to make our communities better with volunteerism and philanthropy, and support diversity, equity and inclusion inside and outside our walls. We seek to uphold our promise to the planet every day by providing sustainable water management solutions

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