Inventory Planner - Supply Chain

Inventory Planner - Supply Chain - Lewisville, TX, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

 

Pay range: $58,656+ per year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

 

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The primary responsibility of the Inventory Planner will be to support multiple business unit’s supply chain function. The role will involve monitoring and supporting business units to optimize inventory levels, root cause analysis as it relates to metrics. The Inventory Planner gathers data and conducts analysis with the goal of improving the organization's supply chain operations. This role will also support the local materials teams and will provide reporting and support in replenishment methods. The Inventory Planner is accountable for continuous improvement and responsible for communicating and collaborating with Demand and Supply Planners on capacity, future volume, and demand trends. They will also be called upon to help in new acquisitions and hospital transitions, when applicable.

• Provide inventory analysis to support inventory control metrics.
• Assist with processes to ensure data integrity.
• Support projects related to the operation.
• Collaborate with onsite materials teams to gather needed information.
• Perform cost analysis as needed.
• Root cause analysis on stockouts, stats, scrap, etc.
• Report out on root cause as needed.
• Look to optimize the balance of inventory and freight.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist in managing phase in/out of new platforms and items.
• Collaboration with demand and supply planners.
• Utilize demand/supply plan to optimize business units inventory levels and capacity requirements.

Required Work Experience

• 0-2 years of professional experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related field (entry-level candidates, including recent graduates, are eligible).
• Demonstrated experience working in team-based environments, such as group projects, internships, extracurricular activities, showcasing collaboration and problem-solving.
   

Preferred Work Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in supply chain or operations roles, such as inventory management, procurement, logistics coordination, or data analytics.
• Internship or co-op experience in supply chain management, operations, data analysis, or process improvement.
   

Skills

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data, leverage tools & software, identify trends, and propose actionable solutions to optimize supply chain processes.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to collaborate with teams, present findings, and document processes effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to transition between diverse rotations and adapt to varying responsibilities and challenges.
• Project Management: Basic skills in managing projects, including task prioritization, time management, and meeting deadlines.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Lean and Process Improvement: Basic understanding of lean principles, process optimization, or continuous improvement methodologies (training provided during rotation).
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling data, documentation, and process execution to ensure accuracy and compliance.

 

Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management) systems preferred.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Flexible working locations.
• Willingness and ability to travel when needed.

 

Travel Required

• Ability to relocate domestically

 

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business or technical field or equivalent experience.

 

Preferred Technical Training or Professional Licensing

• Six Sigma Certified Green Belt.
• APICS CPIM.

 

English Required