Supply Planner - Hybrid - Vernon Hills, IL

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary
The Supply Planner plays a critical role within the Procurement department, responsible for developing and executing strategic inventory plans for assigned brands or categories. This role ensures alignment across organizational functions and leverages advanced supply chain tools to meet demand forecasts efficiently. The planner collaborates cross-functionally to optimize inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and support revenue and margin goals.
What you'll do

• Utilize supply chain tools and best practices to optimize planning procedures, analytics, and metrics for timely product delivery.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships in collaboration with demand planners to meet supply chain and category objectives.
• Analyze product categories and competitive landscapes to deliver supply recommendations aligned with inventory goals.
• Apply knowledge of pricing hierarchies and elasticity to manage products through their lifecycle.
• Maintain and apply inventory policies to support stocking and inventory management strategies.
• Analyze data to identify supply chain inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Use Blue Yonder analytics to report on key metrics such as days of supply, aging inventory, backorders, lead time, and supplier fill rates.
• Maintain planning parameters including forecast allocation, inventory policy, pack size, and calendars.
• Analyze demand patterns and set thresholds for stockouts and lead times using Blue Yonder tools.
• Troubleshoot and refine replenishment recommendations using Blue Yonder supply planning modules.
• Collaborate with demand planners and suppliers to ensure supply plans align with demand forecasts.
• Support demand planners in resolving low forecast accuracy issues.
• Partner with Product Management to enhance product offerings and secure incremental funding.
• Work with Brand Management to achieve budgeted margin and revenue targets.
• Publish monthly supplier projections and lead supply chain optimization initiatives.
• May be responsible for drop ship planning depending on brand/category.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments and with external partners to drive operational efficiency.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Inventory Planning OR
• 5 years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management without a degree
• Experience with demand planning/forecasting applications (JDA/Blue Yonder a plus)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including with executive leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
• Strong business acumen and partner management skills
• Ability to travel when required
• Experience in highly transactional and volatile supply chain environments
• Critical thinking and resourcefulness in solving inventory and planning challenges
  

Pay range: $ 64,000 - $92,700 depending on experience and skill set
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.