Job Purpose:

Our Senior Supply Planner will be responsible for managing the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for a high volume and complex set of items, categories, and suppliers. This position will drive inventory performance to support business targets for Fill Rate and Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH).

Job Responsibilities:

● Perform daily inventory replenishment reviews to monitor exceptions and recommended purchase requisitions.
● Manage replenishment policy and parameter setting within ERP including lead time, minimum order quantities, product segmentation, etc.
● Monitor forecast and projected inventory levels to minimize inventory shortage and surplus.
● Leverage reporting and analytics to make proactive strategic replenishment decisions.
● Coordinate with Demand Planners on the inventory placement for marketing initiatives in collaboration with RSL, IM team, and Category Management.
● Resolve complex issues escalated by Inventory Coordinators.
● Consistently monitor supplier performance; may conduct supplier reviews driving metrics improvements (LOTC, Lead Time Improvements, supplier forecasts, etc.) driving towards resolution of issues optimizing supplier performance.
● Actively work with Sourcing team to drive supplier minimum reductions and service improvements, through forecast collaboration.
● Work collaboratively to effectively manage Customer Dedicated Inventory and Sales Rep to advise stocking strategies.
● Accurately and concisely communicate updates to the organization and keeps the organization abreast on requests, questions, and concerns; proactively take initiative on questions or issues that arise.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● ​Advanced understanding of inventory replenishment best practices.
● ​Ability to resolve complex business problems.

● Prior Kitting experience strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

● 5-10 years of related job experience.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

● Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Replenishment Planning preferred.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.