
Senior Inter-DC Supply Planner (Gastonia, US, 28054) chez MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL · Gastonia, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Gastonia
Role Summary
Company: MANN+HUMMEL
Location: Gastonia, NC
The Senior Inter-DC Supply Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory movements between distribution centers (DCs) within a multi-node supply chain network. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regional product availability, reducing transfer costs, and meeting service level targets. The planner will proactively manage inventory rebalancing strategies, collaborate cross-functionally to align with demand and logistics constraints, and drive process improvements through analytics and system enhancements.
Main Tasks
Analyze inventory levels across DCs to identify imbalances and determine optimal lateral transfer plans.
Execute inter-DC movements that align with transportation capacity and minimize fulfillment latency.
Collaborate with Demand Planning and Operations teams to maintain inventory balance based on forecasts, lead times, and inventory turns.
Support seasonal initiatives, product launches, and promotional campaigns with strategic inventory positioning.
Partner with logistics, fulfillment, and systems teams to align transfers with transportation modes (TL, LTL, rail) and service level agreements (SLAs).
Monitor and report weekly metrics including in-transit inventory, fill rate impact, and capacity constraints.
Build dashboards and visualizations to track network health and inventory risks.
Lead or support automation projects that enhance forecasting accuracy and reduce manual planning tasks.
Provide recommendations on system and tool enhancements related to inventory balancing and replenishment logic.
Your Profile
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
5–8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, network planning, or inventory management.
Strong understanding of multi-node distribution networks and inter-DC transfer dynamics.
Experience using advanced planning tools such as SAP APO, SAP IBP, GAINS, Yonder, Kinaxis, or Oracle SCP.
Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience with cross-functional collaboration across demand planning, logistics, and operations.
Familiarity with transportation constraints and optimization principles.
Ability to build and interpret data visualizations and planning dashboards.
Preferred Skills:
Automotive aftermarket or Tier 1 OEM supply chain experience.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
Background in vendor-managed inventory (VMI), Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN), or Just-in-Time (JIT) environments.
Exposure to manufacturing and logistics-based supply chains.
We offer
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within a global organization.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
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