Branch Inventory Planner

Be part of something bigger.

At Codale Electric, we’re proud of the role we’ve played in projects like the new Salt Lake Airport, the Las Vegas Raiders stadium and Soleil Lofts, as well as our role in housing, commercial, and industrial projects of every size throughout the Intermountain West. We strive to be the best wholesale distributor in the area and invite you to be part of building the future.

Job Summary:
The Branch Inventory Planner is responsible for overseeing the overall inventory of branch products, including data and system management, stock assessment, and product lifecycle management. This role ensures optimal stock mix--primary focus on top 250 items--and assortment, communicates needs for large project buys, and maintains service levels across assigned branches.

What You’ll DO:

• Overall, Health (Data and System): Monitor and manage product data and systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
•  Stock Assessment: Conduct category stock assessments, including turns, stock risks, and on-hand dollar evaluations.  Assess branch stock assortments for optimal sales.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage product lifecycle stages, including replacements, obsolescence, and discontinuations.
• New Stock Requests: Initiate new stock requests for branches or territories.
• Large Project Buys: Coordinate and plan large project buys or bulk buys with the buying team.
• Service Level Monitoring: Monitor branch and network fill rates and service level risks.
• Product Maintenance: Manage product buy pack/sell pack maintenance and service level settings. 
• Maintain product min/max levels, product stock flags, and other settings. 
• Coordinate the execution thereof with Sonepar (SUSA) as required.
• Vendor and Rep Relations: Evaluate and align with suppliers and representatives.
• Product File Maintenance: Request and direct the update of product file front screens, including descriptions, units of measures, price lines, buy lines, keywords, and index types as needed.
• Maintain product file service levels and manage product conversions or
  consolidations.
• EDI Setup and Maintenance: Oversee EDI setup and maintenance for buy lines and product files.
• POS Reporting: Set up and maintain POS reporting.

What You’ll Bring:

• Five (5) years min. electrical industry experience. 
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in inventory management, procurement, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
•  Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems.
•  Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• 40-hour work week Monday through Friday, however, based on business needs evening, overnight stay and weekend hours may occasionally be required
• Requires punctual regular and reliable on-site attendance
• Prolonged sitting, ability to use hands and fingers for typing and manipulating computer devices, reaching for items on a desk,
• Occasional standing, walking, and good vision for close-up work on screens.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Why work for Codale Electric Supply?

It feels good to drive down the road and say, “I played a part in that.” You can be part of a wide array of projects, no matter your role at Codale. Successful team members at Codale demonstrate integrity, a commitment to excellence and a desire to be the best warehouse employee, delivery driver, office support staff or salesperson. Each day presents opportunities to strive for improvement, to build customer relationships and to build your skills and accomplishments. You can build a long-term career at Codale.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Codale Electric and Sonepar USA 

Founded in 1975 by Dale P. Holt, Codale Electric Supply started with only five employees before becoming one of the most innovative and fastest-growing electrical supply distributors in the nation. Today, we are headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and currently have branch locations in the western United States. Even though we have quite a presence in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming, we've declared that we will not rest until we can help provide contractors throughout the nation with the supplies that they need.  www.codale.com

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com.  

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