Supply Chain Planner III

The Supply Chain Planner III is responsible for the purchase of raw materials, services, tooling, and office supplies required for the manufacture of a finished product. Purchases these items by determining the best price, quality, delivery, and inventory.

This position will serve our Rheem Parts Division , located in Fort Smith, AR , Randleman, NC or Atlanta, GA .

• RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain supply and production plans, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory targets.

• Manage procurement activities including sourcing, vendor selection, issuing purchase orders, and negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels based on demand forecasts, usage trends, and service level requirements.

• Identify and mitigate supply risks, proactively resolving constraints and escalating issues with appropriate urgency.

• Coordinate with Assembly to plan and execute production schedules, including pre-builds to support capacity limitations and demand fluctuations.

• Lead cross-functional alignment across Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure execution of supply, inventory, and production plans.

• Maintain and improve ERP/master data accuracy (part numbers, lead times, suppliers, moq).

• Support engineering changes and new product introductions by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

• Investigate and resolve invoice, receiving, and material discrepancies in partnership with Accounts Payable and Material Control.

• Track and manage backorders, delivery schedules, and supplier communications to ensure continuity of supply.

• Maintain documentation including purchase orders, supplier records, quality metrics (PPM), and compliance requirements.

• Leverage data and reporting tools (e.g., Excel) to analyze trends, monitor KPIs, and support decision-making.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, system parameters, and operational efficiency.

• Communicate production and supply plans clearly to stakeholders and adjust plans dynamically based on changing business conditions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in related field or related experience

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or purchasing

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Basic mathematical skills including the ability to calculate discounts and percentages.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.

• Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organization, integration, and control with respect to the buying function.

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success

• Applying Business Knowledge

• Building Talent

• Building Trusting Relationships

• Communicating with Impact

• Customer-Orientation

• Delegating Tasks

• Executing/Leading the Team

• Facilitating Change

• Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence

• Influencing

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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