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Job Summary:

Working as part of a category-focused team, the Merchandise Planner is responsible for the availability of products for our customers, by managing the timely flow of inventory through our supply chain and supporting the Planning Manager in the delivery of the overall merchandise plan. Working in close partnership with the Buying team, the Merchandise Planner will develop strategies to effectively drive sales and profitability by proactively identifying key issues and areas of opportunity, developing creative solutions to solve problems and improve business outcomes.

The Merchandise Planner will prepare accurate forecasts and plans, including optimization recommendations for inventory and assortment. The Merchandise Planner will lead a team of 1-2 Replenishment Planners / Analysts, providing their direct reports with training and coaching opportunities, as well as direction on day-to-day tasks. Key measures of success include sales, receipts, markdown & margin vs budget, inventory vs budget, warehouse in stock %, OTIF, in store Availability.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Planning Manager and Buying team to ensure close management of available OTB and a good understanding of the category strategy, including new initiatives or areas of growth opportunity.
• Accountability for category in store availability targets, ensuring that appropriate reporting is in place to understand availability opportunities at various levels of granularity.
• Work closely with Planning Manager and Buying team to ensure that OTB / Availability risks are clearly understood and communicated with appropriate category and functional leaders – where possible recommending action to mitigate or improve.
• Work closely with the Buying teams and their own direct reports to identify and recommend areas of improvement to support increases in sales or stock turn, ex. Optimization of store assortments or range rationalization.
• Fully manage basic/core items in terms of projecting, ordering and store replenishment such as order calculation, submission, confirmation, order maintenance, PO allocation, etc.
• Work closely with vendors, stores and internal customers to resolve order and invoice discrepancies, compliance issues, RTVs and cycle count recommendations.
• Fully utilize analytical tools including Smartlook and Aptos Analytics to prepare standard and ad hoc reports for self and the team.
• Effectively allocate merchandise and balance inventory levels by store by merchandise category, identifying any issues to the flow of inventory and finding solutions or seeking support to resolve.
• Build and maintain all Allocation & Replenishment (A&R) forecast models, seasonality curves, lead times, dynamic min/max, and vendor review schedules to effectively manage vendor on order, backstock inventory, and daily store replenishment.
• Build new store inventory and assortment plans in partnership with Merchandise Planners and Buyers.
• Carry out post launch analysis of new store openings or new initiatives to ensure appropriate replenishment metrics are in place, taking remedial action if required.
• Effectively plan and manage entrance/exit strategies of seasonal products, including sell through reporting and risk reporting.
• Develop good working relationships with vendors and internal field leadership teams, ensuring any communication is timely, focused and supportive.
• Visit stores regularly to gain a full understanding of our customers and their needs and to gain firsthand perspective of the results of the planning and allocation process.
• To demonstrate every day the values of WHSmith North America

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in math or statistics preferred
• 2+ years of work experience in a retail corporate office or stores preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a retail planning or allocation role would be preferred
• Experience with merchandising, analytics, planning, and/or allocation systems preferred
• Robust problem-solving, analytical, and data management skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a high proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas, power query a plus)
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location

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Today, Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the World. But we know this is still just the beginning as we want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun and smiling along with you. So, grab a wash mitt, some soap, put a smile on your face, and don’t look back… it’s going to be an unforgettable ride!

Position Summary:

The Demand Planner will work closely with cross functional teams (supply planning, sales, marketing, and finance) to develop forecasts based on sales data to develop a demand plan that will maximize overall Chemical Guys brand awareness and help drive sales through our Direct-To-Consumer, Online Marketplace, and Wholesale channels. This individual will work closely with cross functional teams to streamline a more sustainable supply chain while facilitating continuous improvement processes & systems that support the forecasting role.

Job Title: Demand Planner

Department: Operations

Reports to: Demand Planning Manager

Location: Torrance, CA (onsite)

Compensation Range: $100 - $120k annually

Primary Responsibilities:

· Deliver customer / item (SKU) level forecasts (including packaging and raw material needs) using a combination of statistical forecasting methods and advanced business intelligence processes, supported with fact-based data-driven insights, analysis and modeling.

· Forecast replenishment, load-in, activities, and promotions.

· Facilitate and initiate collaborative team-oriented forecasting process incorporating input from cross functional partners (supply planning, sales, marketing, and finance) with aligned assumptions.

· Maintain and update forecast in Oracle Fusion Cloud.

· Develop/enhance metrics and reports to track forecast accuracy and sales trends.

· Have monthly meetings with Sales and customers to review actuals, projections, upcoming launches, promos, and new stores opening.

· Actively contribute in monthly S&OP process by preparing collaborative forecasts with Sales, measuring forecast accuracy, and highlighting upcoming opportunities and risks.

· Support Supply Planning & Product team by forecasting new items while also supplying post-mortem sales analysis and trends as new items begin selling.

· Help optimize current SKU assortment to maximize sales, maximize profitability, and lower working capital.

· Condense complex analysis into succinct assumptions and visuals for broad consumption across the organization.

· Assist with future demand planning software implementation.

· Supports the Sourcing Management team strategic initiatives.

Job Requirements:

· Must have functional knowledge of forecasting principles within demand planning.

· Experience with sales and customer interface, operational metrics and analysis. Preferred experience with mass market, e-commerce, and retail accounts.

· Experience forecasting in Excel. Experience using demand planning software a plus.

· Strong analytical skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills to develop excellent working relationships at various levels across the organization and with 3rd party service providers.

· Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, vlookups, charts and graphs.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Bachelor’s (4-year) degree in Supply Chain Management, planning or equivalent required.

· 2-4 years of demand planning related experience.

· Accustomed to high-volume environments.

· Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver projects successfully with a strong winning mindset to achieve stretch goals.

This position offers opportunities for advancement within the Supply Chain team as the function continues to expand.

Planner II

Location: Geneva, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00/7:00 AM – 2:30/3:30 PM

Pay Range: $70,000 – $85,000 per year (depending on experience)

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Planner II to support production operations and manufacturing scheduling activities. This Planner II role is responsible for selecting and sequencing jobs based on Master Production Schedule (MPS) driven demand and ensuring work is scheduled efficiently across workstations and machines.

The ideal Planner II will have strong experience in production planning, materials management, and manufacturing operations. This Planner II position plays a key role in coordinating planning activities, maintaining build plans, and ensuring materials and resources are aligned to meet production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Select and sequence available jobs based on MPS demand for specific workstations or machines
• Meet regularly with contracts teams to review pending and recently received demand and assign planner responsibilities
• Manage overall workload and align resources to maintain balanced production flow
• Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
• Maintain run times and setup times associated with each job, product, or part
• Create and maintain expected completion timelines for scheduled jobs
• Review production schedules and confirm raw materials are available to support planned runs
• Develop forward-looking plans to support purchase requisitions and monitor incoming materials
• Monitor and coordinate outside services required for production operations
• Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions to support manufacturing schedules
• Identify critical parts and highlight potential issues that may impact the Master Production Schedule
• Drive communication between planning, project accounting, and project management teams
• Support organizational mission, values, and operational goals
• Follow quality and safety standards within the manufacturing environment
• Support additional projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Limited travel may be required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, or materials planning
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and project material management
• Experience working with MRP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Pivot Tables, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and quality orientation
• Ability to collaborate with customers, vendors, employees, and management across departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Job presented by M Force Partners

M Force Partners is a specialized recruitment partner connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. With a deep understanding of engineering, technical, medical, professional, and executive disciplines and industry demands, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions including direct hire and contract placements to ensure the right fit for both candidates and clients.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing and managing weekly production schedules based on sales forecasts and customer orders. The Production Planner will coordinate workflow across departments, monitor inventory levels, and ensure the availability of raw materials to meet production goals. Key responsibilities include analyzing supply and demand trends, identifying risks and inefficiencies in the production plan, tracking actual performance against the production schedule, and supporting overall supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain functions, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve plant performance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop weekly production schedule according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Plans and schedules workflow for each department according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
• Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Production Schedule.
• Closely manage WIP and FG inventory levels.
• Perform supply demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12-18 months’ Work closely with department managers to develop ways to improve plant efficiencies.
• Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan.
• Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric for production performance to the requested production schedule.
• Support performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications.
• Ensure availability of raw materials to fulfill planned work orders through just in time delivery of raw materials.
• Owns the Inventory Counting, and cycle counting processes.
• Assists in the management of raw material procurement.
• Prepares various operations-related reporting.
• Knowledge of supply chain functions.
• Other duties as needed.
• Create Production Schedules for the Plant
• Meet Customer Order demands and identify any challenges meeting those demands
• Work with Procurement, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and internal department to maximize production output.
• Communicating Daily Production Plans to the Plant and Corporate Supply Chain groups.
• Attend and Conduct Production and Planning Meetings.

What You’ll Bring

• High School or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of production scheduling and planning experience in a manufacturing environment (beverage, food, plastic).
• Computer literacy, specifically Windows, Microsoft Office, and MRP software.
• Experience managing rail lines preferred
• Able to manage demands and conflicting requests.
• Ability to work independently.
• Work as a part of a team, ensuring that communication is strong and all are involved.
• Demonstrate a track record of achieving success with the ability to multitask under pressure, meet deadlines.
• Extremely proactive and forward-thinking with exceptional analytical skills and ability to identify issues and proactively plan to satisfy requirements.

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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This is an on-site position, Monday- Friday. Per Diems will be provided for travel.

Position Overview

The Pull Planner will play a central role in coordinating, facilitating, and maintaining the Last Planner® System for a large‑scale construction project located in Indiana. This is a full‑time, on‑site position requiring weekly presence at the project location for the next 12 months, with the potential to extend up to 24 months based on project needs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in Lean construction practices.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of pull plans, phase plans, and weekly work plans.

• Facilitate planning sessions with trade partners, superintendents, and project managers to ensure accurate sequencing and reliable commitments.

• Translate pull‑planning outputs into detailed look‑ahead schedules and work with the scheduler for constraint logs.

• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement.

Coordination & Communication

• Conduct weekly on‑site planning meetings with all trade partners.

• Ensure alignment between field teams, project management, and leadership regarding schedule expectations and workflow.

• Maintain clear documentation of commitments, constraints, and plan updates to provide to scheduler on site.

• Support a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the project team. Look for ways to grow our business.

Lean Construction & Planner System Implementation

• Champion Lean principles and ensure consistent application of the Planner System.

• Track Percent Plan Complete (PPC), reasons for variance, and other key performance indicators.

• Coach trade partners and internal teams on Lean behaviors, planning discipline, and reliable promising.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow reliability and productivity.

Project Support

• Collaborate with project leadership to align planning activities with overall project milestones.

• Assist with reporting, forecasting, and schedule‑related communication to stakeholders.

• Support field teams in resolving constraints and maintaining steady workflow.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, or Lean facilitation (Pull Planning experience required).

• Strong understanding of Planner Systems and Lean construction methodologies.

• Experience working directly with trade partners and field teams.

• Proficiency with scheduling tools (e.g., P6).

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills.

• Ability to work on‑site in Indiana weekly for the duration of the project (1–2 years).

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading collaborative planning sessions.

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used – and loved – for generations.

The Associate Merchandise Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining monthly and yearly financial plans for their assigned categories and effectively partnering with the Merchandising, Sourcing, Channel (Stores / Ecom) and Distribution & Logistics teams on identifying and implementing strategies to achieve the approved plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop annual / seasonal / monthly category merchandise financial plans in accordance with company goals, historical performance and trend analysis.
• Create SKU level sales and inventory plans for seasonal Investment Reviews to ensure the correct inventory levels in place to support category plans.
• Continuously analyze and reforecast the Open to Buy and recommend / execute strategies to maximize opportunities and minimize risk.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels throughout product lifecycle to stay in line with the turn and inventory plan, partnering with Sourcing and Vendors to adjust on order where appropriate.
• Develop and execute price actions to drive sales and margin across new products, promotions and markdowns.
• Evaluate stock and sales by store or DC for replenishment product and make recommendations to balance inventory and drive SKU productivity.
• Conduct detailed SKU hindsight analysis and present findings and actions to maximize SKU productivity, margin and turn.
• Set and communicate KPI targets and updates (e.g. SKU Count & Productivity, Sales, Margin and Inventory targets) to Merchandising partners

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Allocation or Buying
• High proficiency in Excel
• Thorough understanding of retail math
• Strong analytical curiosity and critical thinking
• Drive to problem-solve, continuously improve and execute
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic / fluid environment with efficiency, accuracy and sense of urgency

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

Retail Planner

ON-SITE - Charlotte, NC 28273

The Cato Corporation is seeking a Planner to join our Planning & Allocation Team!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the successful development, execution and communication of stores and e-commerce financial plans for assigned areas of business. Responsible to project open to buy sales, markdowns and inventory at the department and class level. Identify risks and opportunities and communicate recommendations to merchant partners as well as management. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the allocation and merchant teams. Provide support to Senior Planner and merchant team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain weekly open to buy for assigned area of business to identify risks and opportunities by class
• Project sales, markdowns and inventory
• Manage receipt flow
• Present open to buy to management monthly
• Develop markdown criteria
• Project e-commerce sales and markdowns for the division
• Analyze lost sales
• Provide merchant team with buy recommendations
• Evaluate e-commerce performance class and make recommendations to the merchant team
• Responsible for the end to end development of pre-season stores and e-commerce financial plans
• Create month to month plans for stores and e-commerce at the class level
• Partner with Senior Planner to develop style counts by department
• Quarterly analysis and hindsight
• Provide quantitative analysis to teams for hindsight and strategy meetings
• Analyze size selling for stores and e-commerce utilizing lost sales by size
• Make recommendations based upon analysis for the hindsight and strategy meetings with merchant team and management
• Manage the forecasting and recommendations for replenishment items
• Develop sales and inventory plans for key volume drivers and make recommendations to the merchant team
• Manage assortment planning process
• Ensure departmental strategies are being executed
• Partner with merchant team on the breadth and depth of the assortment
• Work with Director of Planning & Allocation and Senior Planner on special projects and analyses
• Develop and maintain relationships with cross functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree required. Fashion Retailing or Business degree a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE

4+ years experience in Merchandise Planning and Allocation. Previous retail planning experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong verbal, written, communication and mathematical skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong detail orientation and problem solving ability
• Proficient at Excel, Word and JDA Enterprise Planning a plus

The Cato Corporation offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more!

The Cato Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

JOOLA is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to play a critical role in driving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting scalable growth across our global business. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams—including Product, Sourcing, and Sales—to align supply with demand in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate market insights into actionable planning strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Demand Forecasting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain SKU-subsidiary level demand forecasts in monthly increments, incorporating historical data, market trends, and subsidiary input.
• Validate forecasts with subsidiary leaders to ensure alignment with local market dynamics (e.g., regional promotions, cultural trends).

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with the sourcing team to translate demand plans into actionable production schedules and sourcing strategies.
• Work with the product development team on assortment planning, including phase-in/phase-out recommendations for SKUs.

1. Executive Reporting & Insights

• Prepare and present demand forecast insights to executives, highlighting trends, seasonal patterns, gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable recommendations to address forecast variances and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

1. Process Optimization

• Identify and mitigate risks (e.g., supply chain disruptions, tariff changes) impacting demand plans.
• Implement tools and methodologies to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.

1. Regional Market Expertise

• Monitor regional economic, cultural, and competitive factors influencing demand (e.g., holidays, regulatory changes).

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 4+ years in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles, preferably in multinational organizations.
• Experience in US and American markets, with knowledge of regional logistics, consumer behavior, and regulatory environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in demand planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills (PowerQuery, pivot tables, macros) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methods (e.g., moving averages, regression analysis).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with global teams and present insights to executives.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/IBF certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP).
• Experience using Python libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn, fbprophet) to build demand forecasting models
• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing industries.

About JOOLA:

JOOLA was first established in 1952 and built a global reputation as a pioneer in table tennis. In 2022, JOOLA expanded into the rapidly growing pickleball scene and quickly attracted the biggest names in the sport. As an official table tennis sponsor for three Summer Olympic Games and the official sponsor of pickleball's top athletes and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), the team at JOOLA combines its storied expertise with fresh perspectives to bring innovation to both sports. JOOLA creates a variety of equipment, apparel, and accessories for both table tennis and pickleball players, professional and recreational. With offices in US, Germany, Brazil, and China, JOOLA has a global presence and wide distributor network.

Who we are:

TR Fastenings (TR) is part of Trifast plc is a leading international specialist in the design, engineering, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality industrial fastenings and Category 'C' components principally to major global assembly industries. It supplies to some 5,000 customers in 75 countries worldwide, serving a range of industries including Automotive, Smart Infrastructure, Medical, General Industrial and Distributors.

The Role:

The Buyer/Planner supports procurement and material planning activities to ensure materials are available and delivered on time to meet operational needs. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this role issues purchase orders, communicates with suppliers, and assists in negotiating pricing and lead times. The Buyer/Planner works closely with sales, procurement, and logistics teams to help maintain optimal inventory levels throughout the Supply Chain. This position also monitors material availability, helps resolve delivery issues, and proactively expedites orders when needed to prevent operational interruptions. With strong attention to detail and initiatives, the Buyer/Planner ensures accurate procurement documentation and contributes to continuous improvement efforts within the purchasing and planning processes.

Key Task:

Procurement (Buyer) Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective delivery of materials
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers to support cost savings and performance improvement
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure the timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
• Work with supplier transport, internal teams, and logistics providers to move product in the most cost-effective manner
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation

Planning & Inventory Management Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure optimal inventory levels that meet customer demand and production schedules
• Monitor inventory and demand signals, proactively addressing material shortages, delays, or excess stock situations
• Review material shortages and adjust planning parameters (ex: lead times, safety stock) to ensure product availability and uninterrupted flow of product.
• Communicate planning changes across internal teams to align purchasing, productions, and fulfilment activities

The Candidate:

You will have a strong understanding of IT support and service desk practices, including incident management, user support, and IT asset provisioning. Experience supporting enterprise applications such as Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O), Office 365, and collaboration tools is essential, along with proficiency in ITSM platforms like TOPdesk, ServiceNow, or JIRA. Familiarity with Windows and macOS environments and experience supporting users across multiple time zones is highly desirable.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues, escalate complex problems, and resolve incidents efficiently. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical for collaborating with internal IT teams, vendors, and a global user base. You will also need solid organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple support requests and meet service level agreements (SLAs).

A proactive attitude, ownership, and accountability are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional global team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt easily to changing priorities, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail while delivering continuous service improvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Buyer/Planner in distribution, or similar role in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing environments, balancing both procurement strategy and inventory planning
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement workflows and demand/supply planning principles to ensure material availability and optimal stock levels.
• Skilled in managing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and material management software, preferably Microsoft D365 to support forecasting, purchasing, and inventory accuracy
• Proficiency in analyzing demand trends, supplier performance, and inventory data and make informed purchasing decisions and support continuous planning improvements.
• Strong negotiation skills to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams & suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to managing supply chain disruptions.
• Organizational ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (D365 preferred)
• Relevant professional qualifications or experience – 2 years minimum in a buyer/planner or similar role.

Pacific Shipyards International is searching for an Estimator / Planner to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Estimator / Planner

Reports To: Estimating Manager

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking an Estimator/Planner to join the Estimating Department. The Estimator/Planner is responsible for developing cost estimates to support our ongoing ship repair contracts with DoD and commercial customers. The Estimator/Planner works closely with all departments to identify the amount of material and manpower needed to perform ship repair availabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and technical proposals.
• Ability to read detailed drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Engage in PSI’s collaborative estimating process and bid reviews.
• Attend ship checks.
• Participate in business development.
• Strong team player with on-site work hours required.

Education/Training/Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in marine or industrial industry.
• Shipyard experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor of Science highly recommended.
• Knowledge of Navy ships is beneficial.
• Former Navy military personnel highly beneficial.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
• This position requires US Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential.
• All candidates must pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation.

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

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