Program Planner

The Program Planner is only open to internal McLane candidates:

This position is responsible to ensure adequate inventory of all new or promotional products is on hand in all locations to support the marketing efforts of our customers. Manage sell-through of inventory to limit financial exposure associated with obsolescence. Communicate within McLane, with customers and suppliers regarding promotional efforts or activity needed to successfully support the initiative. The purchase of promotional stocks has significant implications within the business. Dollar expenditures are routinely seven figures. Purchasing decisions impact division capacity and manpower planning as well as inbound freight. Failure to properly execute will result in losses for involved customers and badly tarnish the image of McLane. Repeated failures could lead to loss of account.

Benefits you can count on:

• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Essential Job Functions:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Work with chain on promotions and menu changes. Ensure information provided is accurate and sufficient to support the planned activity.
• Review and monitor new item and/or new vendor set up requests for reasonableness and accuracy of data.
• Analyze and load promotional forecast data into purchasing system. Identify concerns with the forecast or promotional inventory build.
• Purchase or monitor the purchase of all items across all divisions in support of chain promotional efforts. Monitor the build-up and sell-through of inventory to ensure against inventory obsolescence.
• Communicate to all affected parties the timing and special circumstances associated with promotions, new items, item replacements, limited time offers, toy items etc. Interactions will include Chain personnel, Franchisees, Distribution Centers, Pricing, Logistics, Accounting, IT and others.
• Coordinate and monitor auto-shipments, restrictions or allocations to support chain or manage tight supplies.
• Work with C.O.M. Team to ensure accuracy of customer order guides.
• Participate in chain and/or concept purchasing group conference calls.
• Determine franchise- and store-level participation in promotions and special product offerings. Obtain documentation and maintain compliance with AIP requests.
• Responsible for billing and collection of funds due resulting from inventory transfers, storage fees, product recalls, vendor shipping errors etc.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:
A teammate in this position must have:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• Have 2 years purchasing experience in a high volume, high inventory turn environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer literacy with demonstrated ability in working with spreadsheets.
• Prior foodservice industry experience in procurement, operations or sales.

Working Conditions:

• The work conditions are primarily in an office environment.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.