Supply Chain Planner

Role overview

General Fasteners Company is seeking a full-time Supply Chain Planner to support day-to-day material and product planning for assigned customer accounts. This role offers the chance to join a stable, expanding organization with room for career progression.

The position focuses on inventory planning, supplier coordination, and cross-functional support to keep customer orders moving on time. It also provides exposure to a distinctive environment that includes vendor managed inventory (VMI) practices and collaboration across multiple business functions.

What you will do

• Use inventory management reports each week, including purchase order, open purchase order, and quarantine reporting tools.
• Create and send purchase orders to suppliers manually.
• Maintain the open order report and keep system records updated with correct order details.
• Handle urgent expedite requests and work with the right teams to reduce disruptions to supply.
• Partner with Customer Service and Program Management on account-level inventory matters such as excess and obsolete stock, forecast changes, customer commitments, inventory turns, days on hand, and exceptions.
• Check new part number setups to confirm they are planning-ready and accurate.
• Manage replenishment methods tied to part number setups.
• Work with the internal Supplier Quality team to resolve non-conforming material concerns and limit customer impact.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Operations so materials are available to meet customer needs.
• Participate actively with suppliers and support Quarterly Business Reviews to strengthen supplier relationships.

Skills and knowledge needed

• Solid understanding of inventory turns and why improving them matters.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to use Excel tools such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and deadlines.
• Self-driven work style with strong organization and productivity.
• Clear verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and interest in contributing to a service-oriented business.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and changing business needs.
• Good planning and task management skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and exchange information professionally.
• Sound decision-making ability based on reviewed and analyzed information.
• Emotional resilience and comfort working under sustained pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a material planning role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, preferably with a focus in Supply Chain or Purchasing, or currently pursuing one.

Work setting and physical requirements

This role is based in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard office equipment.

The job may require typing, filing, and lifting up to 20 lbs. The employee must also be able to hear and speak frequently, and to sit, stand, move around, and use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel. Vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception, along with the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits and culture

The company offers a competitive starting wage and a strong benefits package, including 10 paid holidays, generous PTO, a 401(k) option, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and access to medical, dental, vision, and other insurance choices. Team members also work in a casual, down-to-earth environment with a positive, collaborative culture.

About General Fasteners Company

Founded in 1952, General Fasteners Company is a full-service distributor of fasteners and assembly components. The organization provides products, customer service, customized VMI programs, product testing, and engineering solutions to customers across North America. With 11 locations in North America and a long-standing privately held Michigan presence, the company remains focused on helping customers achieve strategic goals through inventory solutions.

The company values friendly, reliable team players who contribute to a healthy work-life balance and ongoing personal development.

Additional information

This role is not a supervisory position. High performers may be considered for future growth opportunities within the Supply Chain team and in other parts of the business.

The application process is described as quick and mobile-friendly.