Supply Planner-North America Metal Framing - Military veterans preferred

Supply PlannerWho we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.Who we are looking for: Atkore, a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award, is searching for a Supply Planner for our North American Metal Framing Business Unit to be located at our Harvey, IL facility. Reporting to the Sr Manager - Supply Planning, this person will be responsible for managing and/or supporting finished good levels within our network of stocking locations.Additionally, the individual will drive and support continuous improvement efforts and organizational excellence. Additionally, this role works cross functional with Sales and Operations to ensure that the supply planning processes are executed to meet customer needs while cost/service tradeoffs options are considered to drive continual business improvement and control. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is preferred.What you'll do:Manage finished goods' (mix of manufactured and purchased) transfer orders and inventory at internal (Distribution Centers and manufacturing facilities) and external (agent) stocking locationsOptimize finished goods' inventory levels and availability to effectively service customer demand while minimizing transportation costs; communicate availability and other supply info to internal stakeholdersTrack, report, and analyze performance results to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); investigate root cause and action shortfallsIdentify and manage excess & obsolete productWork cross functionally to achieve organizational results and drive continuous improvement in processes and toolsWhat you'll bring:Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or other relevant field; or 4-8 years' relevant working experience, as an equivalency1-3 years' supply or inventory planning experience (with degree); 4-8 years' (without)Established ability to work with, and create Excel/Database files (i.e. formulas, pivot tables and troubleshooting); experience manipulating SQL queries and using ERP and/or MRP systems, preferredStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsCapacity to perform at a high level in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to work under minimal supervision, plan workload, and establish prioritiesAbility to communicate effectively and comfortably with all levels of the organization, both written and verbalDemonstrate Atkore Core Values - Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, ExcellenceMust possess a positive attitude, be a team player, and have a strong work ethicWithin 3 months, you'll:Complete your Atkore immersion program: includes learning our culture, values, strategic initiatives, and systems.You will also meet with team members and internal stakeholders with the goal of learning and building connections.Understand your role within the organization, processes and toolsUse your inquisitive mind to learn the "whys" associated with current practicesSpend time training with SMEs, as well as self-directed learningWithin 6 months, you'll:Deepen understanding of processes and toolsWork towards established performance and development goalsIdentify opportunities for improvementWithin 12 months, you'll:Fully own your processes and toolsTroubleshoot issues and work towards effective and efficient resolution; fully support stakeholders as neededDrive results and achieve established goalsAction improvementsAtkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)