Supply Planner, The Home Depot

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Supply Planner, The Home Depot - North East

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Supply Planner, Home Depot is responsible for the management of procurement activities and optimizing the balance of inventory specifically for Home Depot brands to drive target service levels. The Supply Planner acts as the lead interface to manufacturing sites and/or suppliers and vendors to resolve supply issues relating to the product assigned.The position will report to the Supply Chain Manager for Home Depot and will work closely with other departmental managers, supervisors, and team members to drive process improvement and overall global initiatives.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Responsibilities include strategic planning, scheduling, buying, and managing the Husky brand to ensure the availability at optimal cost and service level, while meeting or exceeding inventory expectations.
• Proactively communicate and resolve all issues regarding Home Depot related brands, capacity, and potential service disruptions while working with the supplier to expedite resolution to issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the supplier for all production related concerns, monitoring all issues from order placement to order delivery while promoting a positive image of Apex Tool Group and ensuring each understands current business demands.
• Be able to effectively speak to and suggest solutions regarding current and possible future supplier and service constraints on biweekly meetings.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that quality product is received, and cost is accounted for appropriately.
• Maintain market awareness that can impact change in prices, trends in supply and demand and make sound supply chain decisions, reporting relevant information to management.
• Other tasks, duties or projects as assigned.
  
  

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Associate degree in a related field is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Prior experience working with a big box retailer is required
• Prior experience in a purchasing or planning environment is required
• Proficient knowledge within SAP as it relates to purchasing is required
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks
• Conference calls may be outside of standard working hours
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• APICS certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak to all levels of the organization
  
  

This position’s anticipated annual salary range is $76,000— $114,000 . Apex Tool Group’s competitive compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term coverage/insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, educational assistance, 15 days paid vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we’re passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX® that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values – Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG