Supply and Inventory Planner

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Supply and Inventory Planner with a strong foundation in supply planning, inventory management, and capacity analysis—ideally within a manufacturing environment. This role supports the planning and execution of raw material and finished goods supply across multiple North American plants. The ideal candidate will bring working knowledge of MRP, master data, and supply network planning (SNP) tools, and a desire to grow their expertise in capacity planning and long-term supply strategy.

This is a great opportunity for someone with early to mid-career experience who is ready to take on more complex planning responsibilities and contribute to a high-performing supply chain team.

Key Responsibilities

Supply & Capacity Planning – 50%

• Support the development of 12–18 month rolling supply plans using tools such as SAP APO-SNP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.

• Assist with Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and analysis of plant capabilities to align with forecasted demand.

• Maintain and update MRP parameters and master data (e.g., BOMs, MOQ, lead times, safety stock).

• Collaborate with manufacturing sites to identify and resolve capacity or material constraints.

• Participate in the SIOP process, including supply reconciliation and performance reviews.

Inventory Management – 40%

• Monitor inventory levels (FG, RM, WIP, Packaging) to support service levels and working capital goals.

• Track and report on key KPIs such as DOS, DOH, Inventory Turns, E&O, and SMOB.

• Partner with sourcing and commercial teams to manage excess and obsolete inventory.

• Provide updates on raw material demand shifts and support planning for new product introductions (NPI).

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication – 5%

• Communicate supply plan updates and changes across supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly planning meetings and contribute to cross-functional alignment.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Projects – 5%

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and tools.

• Support projects such as SKU rationalization, BOM updates, and portfolio optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of experience in supply or inventory planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with SAP (ECC, MD04) and planning tools such as APO-SNP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to RCCP, capacity planning, or SIOP/S&OP processes.

• Understanding of inventory KPIs and planning metrics (e.g., OTIF, Schedule Attainment, Supply Accuracy).

• Experience working with master data, BOMs, and MRP systems.

• CPIM certification or interest in pursuing it.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.