Supply Chain Planner

Second Life Mac
Skokie, IL

Who We Are


At SLM, our Core Purpose is to Maximize Human Potential. We believe in the health and well-being of our Team Members which includes having an industry-best Total Rewards program. That program includes a flexible vacation policy, exemplary health benefits (Cigna), a 401k plan with a dedicated financial advisor, a financial education program, and top pay for our Team Members.


Who is Second Life Mac: SLM is the industry leader in Apple device buybacks for schools and businesses. We are the thought leaders when it comes to educating our clients on maximizing the value of their used Apple devices and ensuring that students/employees always have the technology they need to do great work. We purchase used devices, bring them to our facility to be cleaned and refurbished, then give them a second life by selling them to consumers at a great price. We’re a company that puts significant focus on helping our team members maximize their human potential. In fact, we’re so dedicated to this purpose that we embed it into our long-term business plan and vision.


The right candidates: We are looking for people who fit our core values (Joy to Work With, Win the Day, Sense of Urgency, Growth Minded, and Flows Forward). SLM hires and promotes using these values and they are in the core of every Team Member we have, people either have them or they don’t. SLM is an incredibly entrepreneurial company and people with that mindset fit in extremely well with our team. We are looking for people who want to be a part of something bigger, something special, something life changing.


As a part of our hiring process, we ask that you please complete this 8–10-minute culture survey to be considered for this role at SLM:


https://go.cultureindex.com/s/hkCjJZOjpt


The Role


The Supply Chain Planner at Second Life Mac is responsible for executing end-to-end production planning from Intake through Fulfillment, scheduling deals by due date and device type to ensure the correct devices are made available for Sales. This role actively orders supplies from vendors, frequently negotiating better rates from current suppliers and looking for lower costs and new supply opportunities. The Supply Chain Planner also maintains an overall forecasting engine that projects device production and supply usage in a given time period.


Key Responsibilities


  • Use inbound pickup reports, WIP totals, and staffing rates to project daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly outputs
  • Share weekly production forecasts with the Sales team and align projects with organizational goals
  • Build daily schedules for the Intake team based on payment terms and device status
  • Maintain a healthy Locked Device intake rate to avoid oversaturating the processing cells
  • Ensure all Client deals are inducted within agreed payment terms - zero past-due processing
  • Release POs to ensure timely procurement of production, warehouse, and operational supplies
  • Adjust safety stock levels seasonally to eliminate stockouts and overstocks
  • Continuously benchmark suppliers for the lowest cost across all supply categories
  • Execute negotiation strategies to drive down vendor rates across the board
  • Build a network of partners that generate regular opportunity purchases


Qualifications


  • 3-5 years in supply chain, demand planning, or purchasing
  • Hands-on vendor sourcing and negotiation experience
  • Background in a production or warehouse environment
  • Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field preferred


SLM takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against any individual based upon race, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and/or related medication conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is decided by qualification, merit, and business needs.


Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Director of Operations

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