The Job
As the Supply Chain Planner you will be responsible for the domestic planning and network design, strengthening cross-functional relations with carrier & vendor partners, managing continuous improvement projects, creation of standard work, and training of Territory Managers and Customers. The Supply Chain Planner will be tasked with ensuring that all day-to-day tasks within the EJD Supply Chain scope are completed in an effective and efficient manner. The position will take direction from the EJD Manager, Supply Chain and oversee the day-to-day needs.
What you will do...
Balance transportation cost and service by determining appropriate mode of transportation while aligning with the needs of customers.
Update Traffic Management System (TMS) for compliance and accuracy, i.e. carrier tariffs and rate structures, preferred routing tables, vendor and RSC operational rules, etc.
Process Improvement - Identify opportunities and make suggestions to improve efficiencies within the transportation and distribution network.
Key point of contact for load status requests from stakeholders (RSC's, TM's, CC, 3rd party carriers).
Responsible to provide professional timely service to Emery Jensen retailers and Territory Managers.
Analyze compliance and exception reporting to appropriately escalate issues with suggested resolutions.
Executes and creates operational relationship with transportation providers. Responsible to identify savings in the process. Stay up to date with industry trends and suggest alternatives that will eliminate waste from the process.
What you need to succeed...
Minimum of 3-5 years of customer service experience or a two year degree in a related field plus 1-2 years of transportation, warehouse and project management.
Knowledge of RSC operations specific but not limited to outbound operations.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse customer base, troubleshooting, multi-tasking, , and functioning fairly independently.
Demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Demonstrated initiative in researching and resolving customer issues/questions.
Demonstrated ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment in a changing environment.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation rules and regulations
Familiar with Hazard Materials information and regulations
Professional ability to communicate at all levels of organization
Ability to clearly communicate issue resolution to internal and external partners
SAP, Outlook, Excel, Word experience preferred
Compensation Details:
$73000 - $85000
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 3 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 106.6% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 3 years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 7.3% of total eligible compensation.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
Identity theft protection
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Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.
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Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emery Jensen Distribution is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Emery Jensen Distribution position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Emery Jensen Distribution reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
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Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
