Retail Planner - Chicago, IL | Scranton, PA | Wilmington, OH

This position can be located at our corporate headquarters in the West Fulton Market District of Chicago, IL or at our Wilmington, OH and Scranton, PA manufacturing facilities with a hybrid work schedule. Note that first 90 days will have expectation of more time in the office, for purpose of training and meshing with the team.

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK's portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).

At AZEK, we don't just accept diversity - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. AZEK is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer.

We are thrilled to share that The AZEK Company was recognized three years in a row 2021-2023 as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the inventory management and replenishment of Deck and Exteriors to 24 retail distribution centers shipping from 3 manufacturing locations.

Job Details

Description

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:

• #1 Priority: Never stock out at Retail distribution centers.

• Manage min/max levels at Retail distribution centers.

• Setup weekly shipments to replenish inventory based on forecast.

• Collaborate with Plant Production Planners and SI&OP to optimize end-to-end Retail inventory.

• Collaborate with retail customers for improvement opportunities in max caps and shipping appointments.

• Upload and monitor shipment details in Vendor PlanEx.

• Work with transportation to ensure distribution center appointments are scheduled within 24 hours.

• Confirm shipment completions within JDE.

• Verify receiving completions at the distribution center.

• Work with distributions centers regarding shipping receipt discrepancies.

• Validate invoicing completion are accurate.

• Monitor inventory accuracy between JDE and distribution center.

• Run weekly report to analyze bias between forecast and actual sales.

• Work with Project Management, Sales, and MDM during new product and new location setups.

• Learn other product categories and procedures across AZEK Supply Chain, including but not limited to Production Planning, Purchasing and SI&OP.

We believe the successful candidate will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Must have a continuous learning mindset to reflect from the past to make the future better.

• Ability to prioritize

• Customer focus

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Knowledge of inventory planning, inventory management and supply chain concepts.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make quick decisions under pressure.

Requirements:

• Experience:

• 2+ year' planning experience preferred

• JDE experience preferred.

• Strong communication, planning, organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to problem solve and implement effective corrective actions.

• Proficient to advanced with MS Excel and proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook)

• Be flexible enough to change with an ever-changing business environment.

Success Measurements:

30 day

• Learn all JDE transactions relevant to the role (training will be provided)
• Complete Meet and Greets with most of the relevant stakeholders and understand what they are looking for from retail planner.

60 day

• Form IPR relationships, understand issues and work on corrective action plans.

• Perform the day-to-day responsibilities with minimal supervision

90 day

• Run the weekly retail stocking program meeting.

Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role in Chicago is $75,000 to $83,000, in Scranton PA 66,000 - 73,000, in Wilmington, OH 69,000 - 77,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.

"Are you concerned that you don't meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application."