Item Deployment Planner

: Overview:

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities: We are looking for an Item Deployment Planner to join our team! In this role, you will develop and optimize short-term supply inventory transfer plans, ensuring inventory targets are met at each plant and distribution center while meeting or exceeding customer service expectations. If you are passionate about supply chain management and eager to work in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor transfer supply plans, including interplant transfers.
• Support efforts to improve Customer Service metrics (OTIFNE).
• Review and assess inventory and supply trends to identify risks and execution gaps.
• Analyze and refine Oracle Cloud supply recommendations.
• Monitor and ensure optimum inventory levels of Finished Goods.
• Build and maintain relationships with plants, distribution centers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain and optimize master data inputs for the Oracle planning system.
• Monitor and cancel unnecessary interplants (IPs).
• Develop Standard Work procedures related to inventory deployment and IPs.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of required reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or equivalent experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Oracle Cloud Supply Planning
• Proactive and action-oriented
• Organizational skills
• Team collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of Power BI or Tableau

#LI-CH1 #LI-Onsite Company Benefits::

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

• 100% paid by ADS.

Why Join ADS?:

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

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EEO Statement: ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.