CDW

Supply Planner

CDW

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vernon Hills • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $61,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Utilize supply chain tools and best practices to optimize planning procedures, analytics, and metrics for timely product delivery.
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships in collaboration with demand planners to meet supply chain and category objectives.
  • Analyze product categories and competitive landscapes to deliver supply recommendations aligned with inventory goals.
  • Apply knowledge of pricing hierarchies and elasticity to manage products through their lifecycle.
  • Maintain and apply inventory policies to support stocking and inventory management strategies.
  • Analyze data to identify supply chain inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
  • Use Blue Yonder analytics to report on key metrics such as days of supply, aging inventory, backorders, lead time, and supplier fill rates.
  • Maintain planning parameters including forecast allocation, inventory policy, pack size, and calendars.
  • Analyze demand patterns and set thresholds for stockouts and lead times using Blue Yonder tools.
  • Troubleshoot and refine replenishment recommendations using Blue Yonder supply planning modules.
  • Collaborate with demand planners and suppliers to ensure supply plans align with demand forecasts.
  • Support demand planners in resolving low forecast accuracy issues.
  • Partner with Product Management to enhance product offerings and secure incremental funding.
  • Work with Brand Management to achieve budgeted margin and revenue targets.
  • Publish monthly supplier projections and lead supply chain optimization initiatives.
  • May be responsible for drop ship planning depending on brand/category.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across departments and with external partners to drive operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Inventory Planning OR 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management without a degree
  • Experience with demand planning/forecasting applications (JDA/Blue Yonder preferred)
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including with executive leadership
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
  • Strong business acumen and partner management skills
  • Ability to travel when required
  • Experience in highly transactional and volatile supply chain environments
  • Critical thinking and resourcefulness in solving inventory and planning challenges.
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain optimizationinventory managementdemand planningforecastingdata analysispricing strategyreplenishment planningsupply chain analyticsmetrics reportingcompetitive analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsbusiness acumenpartner managementcritical thinkingresourcefulnesscollaborationrelationship building