Supply Planner II

Supply Planner II

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary / Objective : The Supply Planner II plays a pivotal role in optimizing inventory levels and ensuring the seamless alignment of supply with customer demand. This position owns the material planning of assigned items and stocking locations. The role requires managing complex planning responsibilities, collaborating with suppliers, and working closely with internal teams to prevent disruptions. The Supply Planner II contributes to achieving the organization's goals by balancing inventory, maintaining accurate planning parameters, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Essential Functions :

• Review and manage MRP outputs to balance inventory levels and purchase order plans against actual and forecasted demand.
• Communicate purchase order requirements to the Supply Planner I team for execution, ensuring alignment with supply plans and lead times.
• Monitor purchase order status and resolve any issues to maintain uninterrupted supply.
• Oversee and execute distribution orders for any non-purchased stocking locations.
• Work closely with the Demand Planning team to align forecasts with supply strategies and identify gaps or opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Business Development, Sales, Logistics, and Warehousing teams, to streamline operations.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to share insights and drive consensus on demand and supply plans.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving inventory turnover, reducing costs, and increasing service levels.
• Drive team KPI's such as fill rate, DIOH, spoils, dead stock, Planned Order generation vs Manual etc.
• Ensure the master data tied to material planning parameters of assigned items and stocking locations is properly maintained.
• Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain processes and implement best practices.
• Proactively review inventory to minimize excess, aging, expired or dead stock and escalating with appropriate parties as needed.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

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Salary : $62,000 - $93,000 annually

Our Benefits :

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and / or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.