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Your role at Clorox:

The Inventory Planner helps teams plan and handle the production and distribution of goods. They use the best available information to meet production, capacity, and inventory goals. They also use their business knowledge and judgment to maintain strong discussions across different functions. This helps manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, and transportation teams plan, complete, and handle finances.

This role provides a chance to learn about planning processes and become proficient in using SAP and other systems used by the Planning teams.

The Inventory Planner ensures the successful execution of supply and production plans. They coordinate the distribution of materials or finished goods with Co-packers to keep production on schedule. They also monitor purchase orders with vendors for any changes in dates and supply chain issues, and alert key partners when problems occur. This role is meaningful for keeping the production and supply chain running efficiently.

In this role, you will:

• Develop high-quality supply plans (inventory, production, capacity, and distribution) by using best-practice processes and sound business judgment.
• Monitor plan attainment and cut reports
• Proactively communicate potential service issues; investigate root cause and work cross functionally to implement corrective action.
• Develop, monitor and report key performance metrics
• Deliver against annual Total Delivered Cost, inventory plans and service level targets
• Improve plan performance by effectively analyzing sources of error and recommending appropriate corrective action plans.
• Foster cross-functional discussion to improve the quality and interpretation of supply plans
• Work with External Manufactures on Order fulfillment
• Handle phase in/out strategies for promotional activities and product discontinuations.
• Lead the supply portion of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, focusing on delivering a concise business message, highlighting exceptions and presenting qualified alternatives.
• Evaluate Sales and Marketing activity proposals with the Supply Planner for capacity requirements and production feasibility; resolve supply issues related to the requests.
• Provide Project Manager Support for the Strategic Product Plan, including crafting the supply chain and launch plans for major initiatives and new products.
• Manage relationships with plants to eliminate of obstacles to more efficient production cycles.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is highly preferred
• 3+ years of work experience in Planning, Supply Chain, or similar roles
• 2-4 years of related experience in consumer products/manufacturing industries.
• Previous experience in a cGMP production environment including master scheduling, forecasting or planning.
• Experience using Advanced Planning software tools such as SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experienced in setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build strong relationships across the functions and levels
• Demonstrated strong aptitude in analysis, root causes identification, and problem solving
• Able to analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, and formulate next steps
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communicator
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations

Workplace type:

Hybrid 3 days a week in one of the following Clorox Hubs - Sunrise, FL, Durham, NC, or Alpharetta, GA.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here .

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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