Title:  Supply Planner

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The Supply Planner is part of a supply chain team that is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the inventory planning and procurement cost across the supply chain network. The team works closely with the Commercial teams of multiple Business Units, each serving an Industry or Product Line.  Success or failure is largely determined by the proactive attitude of the planner and their ability to coordinate with others while challenging their supply chain expertise. Determining the risks for the supply (what can go wrong), focus on clear communication (does the other party understand my plans) and a goal-oriented approach to supply issues (what needs to be done to achieve the desired supply, inventory and service position).

What You’ll Do:

As a Supply Planner, you’ll manage a defined portfolio of products and coordinate the end-to-end supply chain across Logistics, Operations, Customer Service, and Commercial teams. Your goal is to ensure timely, cost-effective product delivery while balancing inventory, supplier constraints, and strategic business inputs.

• Manage purchasing with contracted suppliers and ensure pricing accuracy.
• Balance inventory levels with supplier and transport constraints.
• Monitor and reduce excess inventory while ensuring product availability.
• Drive On Time In Full (OTIF) performance through cross-functional coordination.
• Escalate issues promptly and clearly to enable fast decision-making.
• Continuously improve planning processes and supplier performance.
• Utilize tools like SAP, Excel, and Tableau for data-driven planning.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• SAP experience preferred; strong Excel and analytical skills required.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.

Pay & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $62,130 - $77,660. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay. Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.

Where you’ll work:

Commerce, CA.  Hybrid work schedule. Three days remote and two days in office.

What you can expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits vary in accordance with the respective CBA
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.