Inventory Planner II

## Inventory Planner IIApplylocations:
Arkadelphia, ARtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
25869# At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products.

We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
** Job Summary
** The Inventory Planner is responsible for controlling the management of raw material and finished goods inventory within the manufacturing and warehouse facility. This role ensures a continuous and efficient flow of raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules and service demand while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs. The Inventory Planner will collaborate closely with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure inventory is accurate and controlled systematically.

** Essential Duties
*** Monitor and analyze inventory levels, turn rates, and on-hand quantities to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
* Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure accuracy between system records and physical stock.
* Ensure inventory is managed according to LIFO/FIFO requirements
* Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory counts and records.
* Research shipping errors for root cause and RMA process control.
* Ensure inventory records are synchronized across business systems.
* Identify and communicate obsolete, outdated, or slow-moving inventory and drive to disposition.
* Collaborate with quality regarding red tag or off-spec material to ensure adequate segregation and disposition.
* Provide regular reports and updates on inventory status, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
* Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
* Research to find the root cause of discrepancies and report to management for implementation of preventative actions.
* Analyze historical data to optimize safety stock levels.
* Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing supply chain performance.
* Manage and dispose of obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
** Qualifications Required
*** H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
* Associate’s Degree Supply Chain or adjacent field Preferred
* 3+ years of experience in a supply chain, inventory planning, or a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
** General Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
** Technical Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and financial models.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.).
** Physical Demands
*** Stationary Position - Occasionally
* Move/Traverse - Occasionally
* Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
* Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
* Transport/Carrying - Occasionally
* Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally
* Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
* Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
* Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
* Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
* Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
* Reaching - Occasionally
* Handling - Occasionally
* Grasping - Occasionally
* Feeling - Rarely
* Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
* Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
* Repetitive Motions - Frequently
* Coordination - Frequently
** Working Conditions
*** Extreme cold - Occasionally
* Extreme heat - Occasionally
* Humid - Occasionally
* Wet - Occasionally
* Noise - Occasionally
* Hazards - Occasionally
* Temperature Change - Occasionally
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