Supply Planner - Oatey

Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.

The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.

Position Summary

The Supply Planner's main responsibility is to create the production plan and transfer of materials to support customer orders and future demand.  This role is responsible for managing inventory levels and identifying risks to the business related to shortages or manufacturing issues.  A plan needs to be developed weekly to ensure that the manufacturing facility knows the priorities to produce.  This role is responsible for working cross functionally within the supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and customer service to be sure that service and inventory targets are being met.

Position Responsibilities. 

• Develop a plan for manufacturing finished goods to support customer demand, taking into account capacity and manufacturing capability, as well as service and inventory targets.
• Issue PO’s to subcontractors as needed based on the direction of the business.
• Issue transfer orders from the manufacturing facility to the DC and between DC’s to ensure materials are in the right place to support customer demand.
• Drive backorders down by prioritizing production and transferring materials to different DC’s as needed.
• Update and distribute reports related to supply including fill rate, back orders, inventory levels, attainment, and others as required.
• Manage new product introduction from the supply side to ensure launch dates are met.
• Manage inventory levels to support service targets, including setting safety stocks and monitoring fill rates.
• Identify and communicate risk to the business based on shortages in supply, capacity constraints, labor constraints, or logistics issues.
• Come up with solutions to barriers for meeting customer needs quickly and communicate these to the business.
• Prioritize production based on changing customer demand or needs of the business.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong understanding of planning processes including capacity planning, demand management, inventory management, and service needs.
• 1-3 years of experience in demand/supply planning, production scheduling, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous supply planning experience.
• ERP experience, SAP preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization both within the supply chain and cross functionally.
• Demonstrated agility in a changing environment.
• Ability to influence others who are not direct reports to accomplish tasks required by the business.
• Demonstrated customer first mindset.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• APCIS CPIM Certification preferred.

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!

Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.
• We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates.
• Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Unlimited time off for salaried Associates
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary)
• Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)
• Generous benefits including up to $2,880 company contribution to Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement
• Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and robust EAP offering
• Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.