PPC Flex · 10 hours ago
Inventory Program Planner
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yrPPC Flex is a company focused on supply chain and inventory management, and they are seeking an Inventory Program Planner to build and maintain inventory stocking programs. The role involves collaborating with sales and customers, managing inventory strategies, and ensuring adherence to program policies.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Partner with Sales, NAM and as needed Customers to Build documented agreements and communicate Inventory Planning Policies to those impacted. Use PPC Corporate Guidance and Approvals from Leadership in creation of policies
Act as Onboarding lead for new Customers needing to Establish Supply Chain- Inventory Programs
Maintain customer raw material and finish good stocking programs through safety stock policies in Logility software
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
Provide input to Purchasing in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product obsolescence
Frequently Reports on Adherence to Program Policies and Escalates Risks to both underperformance of agreed upon goals or customers outside of established guidelines
Manage overall list of customer Stocked Materials; and communicate timelines for review/adjustments of programs
Coordinates and communicates with all the different departments affected by inventory stocking programs
As an agent of the company, this position is expected to project a professional image and positive attitude while assertively getting the results needed to support a fast-to-market production environment
Develops and maintains a positive/proactive relationship with PPC’s customers, rep/brokers, and other members of Supply Chain and Sales
As a key member of Supply Chain, this position requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of PPC's business and processes
Generates improvement ideas and embraces improvement projects to better the business
Other duties may be assigned and are required as part of the essential functions of the position
Qualification
Required
Degree or equivalent experience in related discipline such as mathematics, business administration or supply chain management
Demonstrates strong analytical skills
Experience with business operating systems and knowledge of MRP computing programs with some degree of proficiency
Demonstrate a knowledge of S&OP and the inventory planning process
Experience managing internal communications, working cross functionally to deliver results. Ability to participate as a team member with consensus decision-making
Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of the business affecting the inventory planning process
Detailed in doing required paperwork and computer inputs with a high degree of accuracy. Able to read and write in English
Preferred
Working knowledge of software related to inventory planning
Company
PPC Flex
Based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, PPC Flexible Packaging is a leading provider of cleanroom and consumer packaging for the healthcare, snack, organic, “better-for-you,”produce and horticulture markets.
Founded in 1968
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-01Acquired
2021-09-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
kevin keneally
President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
George Rose
Executive Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
2026-01-13
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