Supply Planner II

Supply Planner II

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Supply Planner for our Cable Management & Framing team to play an essential role in the supply chain of our company using analytical, marketing, and sales data to effectively estimate future product demand, plan inventory flow, analyze statistical data, and generate accurate forecasts.

Reporting to the Sr Manager - Supply Planning, the Supply Planner’s primary role will include forecasting and supply planning for our Harvey, IL and Hobart, IN manufacturing plants as well as several regional service centers.  A successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of forecasting models and a high aptitude for creating advanced planning tools. This role will have an inside track on future roles of increased responsibility within Atkore. This role will be based at our Harvey, IL headquarters.

What you’ll do:

• Manage monthly SIOP forecast / supply consensus process; drive SIOP process improvements to reduce forecast error.
• Develop and deliver accurate monthly production schedules to plant management.
• Supply production forecasts to the supply chain teams ensuring raw material deliveries are aligned to plant production schedules.
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly tracking of delivery metrics to ensure strong customer service.
• Manage inventory levels to achieve working capital goals and reduce overall inventory levels.
• Work closely with customer service and sales teams to plan and win large project-based orders.
• Continuously looking for lean opportunities to improve current toolset and streamlining processes.
• Creating standard work documents for procedures and responsibilities
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during constrained supply.
• Work with partners in sales, brand, supply chain, and finance to obtain consistent forecast inputs.
• Identify and manage excess & obsolete product.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields or 5-8 years relevant working experience as an equivalency.
• 3 or more years of experience in Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP), Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Inventory Management, preferably in a manufacturing setting - Electrical or Mechanical Industries preferred.
• Proven experience in creating Excel/Database files is required with advanced knowledge in SQL / PowerBI preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels.
• APICS certification and Six Sigma/Lean Principles knowledge preferred.
• Ability to react appropriately to changing priorities and impending deadlines.
• Experience using an MRP system such as JD Edwards, or SAP
• Position will require frequent communication with production partners and occasional visits to areas in which designated PPE will be required.
• Demonstrated skills in implementing and using formal continuous process improvement techniques.
• Proven ability to identify areas for improvement for lean advancement and champion change.
• 5% travel may be required.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program: includes learning our culture, values, strategic initiatives, and systems.  You will also meet with team members and internal stakeholders with the goal of learning and building connections.
• Understand your role within the organization, processes and tools
• Use your inquisitive mind to learn the “whys” associated with current practices
• Spend time training with SMEs, as well as self-directed learning

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Deepen understanding of processes and tools
• Work towards established performance and development goals
• Identify opportunities for improvement

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Fully own your processes and tools
• Troubleshoot issues and work towards effective and efficient resolution; fully support stakeholders as needed
• Drive results and achieve established goals
• Action improvements

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $64,960 - $89,320.  Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.  Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.