Item Supply Planner

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Item Supply Planner is responsible for owning the item level production plan for all Allied products to ensure that required inventory levels are optimized for Finished Goods in New Miami and Middletown plants and are maintained to meet or exceed customer order fill rates to expected OTIFNE Service Level.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing all third-party relationships including vendors and manufacturers for auto replenishments
• Point of contact for internal coordination between functions including Planning, Procurement, and Logistics
• Systematizes production planning activities by leveraging knowledge of ERP and supporting systems capabilities
• Plan and implement the short-term supply plans to meet inventory targets
• Monitor inventory levels and identify configuration opportunities
• Build relationship with assigned Product Business Unit (PBU)
• Conduct weekly plant meetings to align production to support aggregate plan
• Drive continuous improvement through process adherence
• Identify scheduling bottlenecks preventing optimal production ticket
• Ensure that optimum inventory level of Finished Goods are maintained to meet or exceed customer order fill rates
• Identify and resolve short supply exceptions through escalation
• Execute root cause and identify corrective actions
• Participate in monthly S&OP supply meetings with manufacturing partners as needed
• Understands, demonstrates, and contributes to developing Standard Work
• Utilization of a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for inventory strategies
• Timely and accurate submission of required reports
• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Strong bias for action
• Strong organizational skills
• Shares and leverages learnings within working team
• Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company’s success
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong time-management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Highly Collaborative across functions
• Team player and team champion
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Experience with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau a benefit

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance preferred

• The employee will be typing, answering the phone, and using their hands in other ways throughout the day and must have full use of their hands.
• The employee will be sitting at a desk for an extended period of time

Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

• 100% paid by ADS.

With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

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