ASC Engineered Solutions

Precision-engineered piping products and support

Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOak Brook, IL, USA$80k - $100k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer goods industries, with a focus on supply planning or inventory management.
A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.
Experience with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, including SIOP Supply Review focused on production and distribution capacity planning.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and management of large datasets.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable supply chain strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee optimal finished-goods inventory levels, balancing demand forecasts, lead times, storage constraints, and carrying costs.
Lead pre-build strategies to mitigate capacity constraints or extended supplier lead times.
Lead safety stock analysis and optimization initiatives, using statistical modeling such as demand variability assessments and supply risk evaluations to dynamically adjust levels, minimize stockouts, and achieve targeted inventory turns and service levels.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven insights, refine models based on real-time variability, and improve supply reliability across the enterprise.
Lead excess inventory management efforts to improve inventory turns, reduce days-on-hand, and minimize excess stock.
Identify and implement improvement opportunities with demand planning, product management, purchasing, and operations teams.
Lead the at-risk inventory process for assigned product categories, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with suppliers and operations to implement corrective actions.
Maintain and update master planning data attributes in the planning system and ERP to ensure accurate and effective supply planning.
Collaborate with the supply chain team to determine and implement optimal supply planning methodologies, including Reorder Point, Min-Max, Make-to-Stock, and Make-to-Order.
Finalize and approve supply plans based on analysis and cross-functional input, ensuring seamless handover to purchasing teams for execution.
Drive improvements in inventory days-on-hand, On-Time In-Full (OTIF), and master data accuracy in alignment with organizational objectives.
Partner with Customer Service to ensure order entry aligns with fulfillment and network strategy.
Develop and execute exception management processes to maintain a healthy backlog.
Support the SIOP process, focusing on SIOP Supply, by aligning supply plans with demand forecasts, production and distribution capacity, and procurement strategies to minimize costs and maximize service levels.
Support new product development (NPD) and introduction (NPI) by guiding inventory and network strategies and ensuring accurate MRP item setup.
Partner with teams to align supply plans with new customer onboarding timelines and support merger and acquisition (M&A) integrations by harmonizing acquired inventory and supply processes with existing operations.

Desired Qualifications

An advanced degree, such as an MBA, or relevant certifications, such as APICS CPIM or CSCP.
Prior experience with Blue Yonder.
Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools.

The Supply Chain Planner is a key role responsible for developing, leading, and executing advanced supply planning strategies to optimize inventory, ensure exceptional customer service levels, and drive significant cost efficiencies across the supply chain. This position provides strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, including purchasing, demand planning, product management, and operations, while mentoring junior planners to align supply plans with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, data-driven leader with exceptional analytical skills, a passion for process innovation, expertise in safety stock analysis and optimization, and a commitment to fostering collaborative, high-performing teams.

Develop and oversee optimal inventory levels for finished goods, balancing demand forecasts, lead times, storage constraints, and carrying costs.
Lead pre-build strategies to mitigate capacity constraints or extended supplier lead times
Lead safety stock analysis and optimization initiatives, utilizing advanced statistical modeling (e.g., demand variability assessments, and supply risk evaluations) to dynamically adjust levels, minimize stockouts, and achieve targeted inventory turns and service levels.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data-driven insights, continuously refine models based on real-time variability, and drive enterprise-wide improvements in supply reliability.
Lead excess inventory management efforts to enhance overall inventory health by improving turns, reducing days-on-hand, and minimizing excess stock.
Identify and implement opportunities for improvement, partnering with demand planning, product management, purchasing, and operations to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead the at-risk inventory process for assigned product categories, performing root cause analysis and collaborating with suppliers and operations to implement corrective actions.
Maintain and update master planning data attributes in the planning system (e.g., Blue Yonder) and ERP to ensure accurate and effective supply planning.
Collaborate with the supply chain team to determine and implement optimal supply planning methodologies (e.g., Reorder Point, Min-Max, Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order).
Finalize and approve supply plans based on analysis and cross-functional input, ensuring seamless handover to purchasing teams for execution.
Drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory days-on-hand, On-Time In-Full (OTIF), and master data accuracy, aligning with organizational objectives.
Partner with Customer Service to ensure order entry in line with fulfillment and network strategy.
Develop and execute exception management processes to maintain a healthy backlog.
Support the SIOP process – with a focus on SIOP Supply— by working closely with internal stakeholders to align supply plans with demand forecasts, production and distribution capacity, and procurement strategies to minimize costs and maximize service levels.
Support new product development (NPD) and introduction (NPI) by guiding inventory and network strategies and ensuring accurate MRP item setup.
Partner with teams to align supply plans with new customer onboarding timelines and support merger and acquisition (M&A) integrations by harmonizing acquired inventory and supply processes with existing operations.

Minimum of 3-5 years of supply chain experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer goods industries, with a focus on supply planning or inventory management.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder), with prior experience in Blue Yonder preferred.
Experience with Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, including SIOP Supply Review focused on production and distribution capacity planning.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and management of large datasets; familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable supply chain strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to fostering cross-functional partnerships.
Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure.

About the Company

ASC Engineered Solutions

Precision-engineered piping products and support

ASC Engineered Solutions designs and supplies precision-engineered piping components and related products, providing technical support and knowledge to help customers implement reliable systems. Its offerings work by delivering engineered parts that fit customer needs, backed by expert guidance and timely service. The company differentiates itself through a clear focus on customer experience and service excellence under a single brand after its merger, positioning itself as a dependable strategic partner that prioritizes customer success. Its goal is to provide quality products and reliable support that enable customers to build and maintain effective systems.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Commerce, CA
Founded: 1850

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