Supply Chain Planner

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Supply Chain Planner’s main responsibility is to provide an uninterrupted flow of materials for assigned products or locations while optimizing total supply chain costs and fulfillment targets. The Planner possesses knowledge of assigned products and vendor base. Through financial analysis, they evaluate purchase decisions against total supply chain costs. The Planner manages inventories and lead times using SAP tools and statistical techniques.

• Analyze daily KPI reports with a goal to improve supply chain performance
• Optimize inventory levels and fill rates across the Patterson distribution network so that service level targets are met
• Establish and maintain appropriate target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels using SAP and statistical inventory management tools and techniques
• Utilize product forecasts, SAP models and tools; communicate forecasts to vendors as needed
• Manage the excess (overstock) and obsolete process for assigned products; identify and communicate obsolescence reserve requirements
• Coordinate disposition, returns, and disposal
• Perform daily vendor management related to inventory ordering processes

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Up to three (3) years of purchasing and planning experience in a related industry including material planning and forecasting using ERP tools, preferably SAP Inventory Management experience, including excess and obsolete management
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and influence others from different functional areas and levels within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated analytical problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office – (Word, Excel, Power Point Etc.)

• APICS knowledge of and/or experience in a Fortune 500 distribution/logistics environment
• Ability to independently organize work, make decisions, and apply analytical skills

Physical Demands:
Operate a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday. May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment.

Environmental Factors:
This position is in an office environment where team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Life Works (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program

$43,500.00 – $56,500.00

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we’re responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.