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Senior Inventory Planner

Job in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for: A. Stucki Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At

A. Stucki Company, we’re all about innovation, engineering excellence, and keeping the rail industry on track—literally! Founded in 1911, we’ve evolved into a powerhouse of businesses delivering cutting‑edge parts and services for rail systems worldwide. From dynamic control products and brake system components to springs, bearings, and track infrastructure, we’ve got rail covered. But we don’t stop there—our services include remanufacturing, repair, and more.

Over a century strong, we’re redefining what it means to move the world forward, one railcar at a time.

What sets us apart?

Global Impact: Be part of a team that’s making waves on a global scale. Your work at

A. Stucki Company will contribute to solutions that transcend boundaries and impact lives.

Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork and collaboration. Our open‑door policy ensures that your ideas are not only heard but valued. Together, we build the future.

Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of continuous improvement. At

A. Stucki Company, we invest in your professional development, providing resources and opportunities to help you reach new heights.

Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate differences and believe in the strength of diversity. Join a workplace that encourages individuality and values the unique perspectives each team member brings.

Senior Inventory Planning Analyst is responsible for leading enterprise inventory planning activities across

A. Stucki’s manufacturing network. This role supports the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process by balancing customer demand, inventory investment, production capacity, and supply availability to achieve optimal business performance. Working cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Manufacturing, this position develops inventory strategies that improve customer service, optimize working capital, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and improve inventory accuracy across the enterprise.

The Senior Inventory Planning Analyst serves as a subject matter expert for inventory planning and analytics while driving continuous improvement, standardization, and data‑driven decision making throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities Inventory Planning & Strategy
  • Lead the development of annual inventory investment targets, inventory budgets, and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserve planning for each manufacturing location.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise inventory planning policies including safety stock, reorder points, inventory segmentation, and replenishment strategies.
  • Utilize Plan for Every Part (PFEP) methodology to optimize inventory levels, material flow, and stocking strategies across the manufacturing network.
  • Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory investment.
  • Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and end‑of‑life inventory planning.
SIOP & Business Planning
  • Support the monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process through inventory analysis, demand and supply balancing, and inventory risk identification.
  • Analyze forecast changes and inventory impacts while recommending actions to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and customer service risks.
  • Present inventory performance, risks, and recommendations during monthly SIOP and leadership reviews.
Inventory Performance & Analytics
  • Develop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting for inventory performance, including:
  • Inventory Turns
  • Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)
  • Fill Rate
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Excess & Obsolete Inventory
  • Inventory Investment vs. Budget
  • Analyze inventory trends to identify opportunities for working capital improvement and operational efficiencies.
  • Monitor site performance and proactively communicate inventory risks and opportunities to plant leadership and executive management.
Inventory Optimization
  • Lead initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory while implementing preventive actions to minimize future exposure.
  • Identify root causes of inventory imbalances and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inventory…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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