Inventory Planner

Location: Wayzata

Job Description:

• The Inventory Planner I will help plan, identify and evaluate the network distribution inventories through analysis of the inventory replenishment system, conducts inventory analysis working on assignments of moderate complexity and variety.
• We seek an entry-level professional to help implement policies, procedures and applicable regulations monitoring and ensuring inventory security.
• Maintain data relevant to network distribution planning activities including capacity, constraint, logistics, supplier, master and location data.
• Provide inventory plans for assigned product or location into the planning process.
• Handle network inventory in accordance with set inventory planning metrics targets.
• Generate and execute cycle and safety stock plans for the assigned product or location, using the approved supply plan entries.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Manage micro-inventory going into manufacturing plants at a feed mill.
• Responsible for overseeing finished goods manufacturing.
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience desired
• Two years of supply chain planning experience needed
• At least 1 year of SAP MRP experience is required.
• Supply Chain, Logistics, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Handling

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance :
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan:
The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.

It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.