Product Planner

: We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. PURPOSE The Product Planner is responsible for implementing inventory management policies, managing forecasting and inventory planning and day-to-day activities, and managing pricing updates. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes strategic supply chain concepts for setting inventory strategy, policy and procurement planning including the implementation of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Manages the planning, buying, maintenance of adequate stock (commodity and non-commodity) and special order inventory to maximize sales while achieving margin, inventory and turn goals.
• Manages forecasting and inventory planning within area, working with sales teams and GMs to aggregate demand and ensure program compliance
• Provides supplier performance feedback to Supply Chain, supporting effective management of supplier relationships and maximizing inventory performance.
• Analyzes purchasing-related area dynamics and trends, and communicates opportunities to enhance procurement approach.
• Selects and manages local suppliers that are specific and unique to their area and coordinates obtaining advance Supply Chain approval of local suppliers.
• Interfaces and partners with Product Management, Fulfillment (including Distribution Centers) and Suppliers, as needed.
• Coordinates with sales management to review sales and operating information, establish pricing for area customers and area-level pricing for commodity products. Manages system pricing updates that result from the decisions of the pricing committee.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain Management or related Business field;
• Ten (10) years of related experience;
• Or combination of education and experience

COMPETENCIES

• Solid knowledge of the building products industry
• Experience in working with forecasting and inventory management technology, processes and principles
• Ability to use a logical and systematic approach to accurately analyze data, problems and situations
• Ability to present forecasting and inventory replenishment plans and concepts
• Leads, motivates and manages team for results
• Demonstrates solid business and financial acumen
• Commits to satisfying internal and external customers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates strong ability to appropriately manage confidential information (e.g. rebates)
• Computer proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally travel may be required.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.