Inventory Planner

When you join Woodsage, you join an organization that at its core represents Safety, Integrity, and Respect. We believe that a confident, kind, authentic and courageous environment fosters an inclusive, collaborative, positive and high-performance culture. We commit to listening with an open mind and expect honesty and transparency from all. We believe that no voice is too small.

We are more than a job; we are an opportunity; we are committed to providing training and development for our teams that will foster personal and professional growth.

Our culture is built on strong relationships where every employee is empowered to make an impact and is recognized for their contributions. Come join a team where we set the standard in exceeding expectations.

We are known in our markets as a world-class supplier that provides outstanding engineering and customer support in tandem with the industry's best on-time delivery and shortest lead times. Woodsage utilizes traditional manufacturing equipment, the latest spinning and CNC technology, and a highly experienced workforce that puts Made-in-USA quality into every product.

Inventory Planner responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the vision, mission, and guiding principles of the company.
• Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate stocking levels.
• Eliminate stock outs while eliminating excess and obsolete inventory.
• Define inventory policies through recommending replenishment and/or safety stock levels.
• Review common raw materials at multiple sites and define distribution plan.
• Follow and analyze market trends to assess changes in material lead-time and cost to optimize sourcing for Woodsage LLC requirements and make recommendations to the management team.
• Work with the Strategic Supply Chain Director on assigned strategic sourcing projects for assurance of supply, reduce landed cost, and ensure world class quality products and services.
• Collaborate with other departments and management to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Work with the sales team, engineering team, and production team on new product and/or process development, material optimization and rationalization.
• Maintain compliance to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards for inventory/purchasing and related activities.
• Perform purchasing activities such as, but not limited to;
• Material planning and tracking activities & Raw materials procurement.
• Creating, processing, and submitting purchase orders through ERP system.
• Supplier performance tracking and evaluation including quarterly supplier evaluations.
• Verification and entry of receiving documentation, and reconciliation of invoice variances.
• Administrative duties relating to purchasing and receiving including tracking through PO lifecycle.
• Professionally represent Woodsage LLC with vendors and suppliers on purchasing activities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; OR combination of education & experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills including data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients & vendors
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment.
• Positive attitude, continuous improvement mindset, and self-directed individual.

Physical requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the plant to determine needs.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Accident
• Life Insurance
• Pre-paid Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness