Job Description

Job Title:        Supply Chain Inventory Planner

Location:        NJDC/Corporate                    

Department:    Supply Chain                                     

Position Summary:  The Supply Chain Inventory Planner will facilitate network inventory plans between suppliers and distribution centers.  Support our purchasing strategy, ensure efficient inventory management, and collaborate across various departments to maintain a seamless supply chain. This position is responsible for managing the life cycle of products, overseeing impaired inventory, and maintaining accurate supplier profiles.

Principal DutiesEnsure the established purchasing strategy is being executed by our 3PL partners.Manage critical inventory requirements to uphold the assured supply of business-critical products.Communicate inventory plans, inventory conditions, and proactively escalate risk to leadership as needed.Regularly update and communicate supply chain metrics to internal partners on weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for key performance indicators (KPIs).Manage the item life cycle process by collaborating with internal teams and external partners to facilitate new products launches, monitor inventory, verify supplier shipments to the distribution centers, and manage deactivation of exiting products.Manage and monitor impaired/obsolete inventory, ensuring timely resolution of issues.Evaluate and identify optimal freight solutions to distribution centers based on supplier shipping locations, balancing cost and efficiency.Assist other departments at Wawa with supply chain-related analysis, offering problem-solving analysis and solutions.Monitor supplier operational performance around their ability to fulfill purchase orders on-time and in-full.Maintain comprehensive supplier profiles, including essential contacts, production points, and shipping locations.

Essential Functions:

Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsDetail oriented and excellent organizational skillsExcellent analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to work night/weekend duty rotationStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Marketing, or Logistics preferred, advanced degree a plus.Minimum 2-3 years of experience with purchasing and inventory management.Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio.Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment with high volumes of inventory management.Strong understanding of inventory control, purchasing strategies, and logistics operations.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.