Distribution Center Planner III

Job DescriptionThe Distribution Center Planner develops, updates, generates, and executes the stock distribution requirement plan for the network while supporting the effectiveness of the local market supply chain and customer service. This role has a direct link to the Inventory Planning & Capacity Manager to represent distribution constraints for the purposes of Master Capacity Planning.This position will serve the US Air Division, based in San Antonio, TX, Lewisville, TX, or Atlanta, GA.Responsibilities Creates and Maintains Valid Achievable Distribution Requirement plans through reviewing SKU level MPS plans and capacity considerations from source of supply Manages shelf-life and quality constraint requirement while balancing and moving stock in the network Constant Liaison with Demand Management, Logistics, Customer Service and Supply planning Reviews the network to assess how to best optimize distribution cost while maintaining service level, replenishment objectives and high product availability Monitor inventory against stock targets, pre-build plans, and service levels during low and peak seasonality trends and takes swift actions Defines near term distribution and warehousing requirements Facilitate the reduction of excess inventory and out of stocks, and work to manage near term issues Accountable for providing a view of all the warehouse capacity constraints, risks of violation, and opportunities to lift these constraints Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of key master data elements and planning data, not limited to planning parameters, to ensure planning is streamlined and effective Identify issues in the network activity, assess upcoming risks or issues in terms of execution or capacity in the S&OE horizon Accountable for informing on transportation disruptions and options to ensure the required goods are in place on time Drives actionable plans for excess inventory, slow-movers, no-movers, returns, dysfunctional stock Identify and prioritize root causes of fill rate issues and excess inventory, and drive corrective actions across cross-functional teams Maintain item segmentation, target inventory levels and quality of inventory Manage Finished Goods Inventory through the life cycle management process Track and report out key performance indicators (KPIs) Working with Supply and Inventory Analysis Partner: Review inventory policies and determine optimal updates on a monthly – quarterly basis Develop inventory targets and safety stock including min/max alongside reporting mechanisms to understand key KPIs and metrics Publish inventory reports and perform analysis on an as-needed basis Ongoing development of role in relation to business requirements is required as new tasks can be assigned QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of prior relevant experienceProficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite, especially ExcelExcellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracyExcellent problem-solving skillsSome work in non-climate-controlled facilitySitting and walking for extended periodsOccasionally lifting up to 20lbsAs a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And BehaviorsAligning Performance for SuccessApplying Business KnowledgeBuilding TalentBuilding Trusting RelationshipsCommunicating with ImpactCustomer-OrientationDelegating TasksExecuting/Leading the TeamFacilitating ChangeFostering Relationships/Emotional IntelligenceInfluencingProblem Solving & Decision MakingSupporting InnovationEquivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.About UsAt Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.Our Behavior Based Values Set Us ApartListening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objectiveContributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respectThinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lensActing with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountabilityRheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.