Supply Planner

Job Description:

Job Title: Supply Planner

Operating Company:  Heil Environmental
Location: Fort Payne, AL
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Aftermarket Supply Chain
Department: Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining supply continuity for long lead‑time and critical materials supporting a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environment. This role translates demand and production requirements into executable supply plans while proactively managing constraints, supplier capacity, inventory risk, and material availability to prevent disruptions to the master production schedule.

The Supply Planner partners cross‑functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and suppliers to ensure service level targets are met while balancing inventory investment and risk. This role carries a higher level of responsibility, ownership, and independent judgment compared to entry‑level planning roles and may include mentoring or informal leadership responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Operate with a high sense of urgency, taking daily action to meet material availability, inventory, and service performance targets.
• Follows all plant safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethics codes including purchasing policies.
• Develop, maintain, and execute supply plans for assigned commodities and suppliers, with an emphasis on long lead‑time and high‑risk components.
• Create, release, and manage planned orders and purchase orders in the ERP system to support production and customer demand.
• Monitor supplier commitments and delivery performance, ensuring materials arrive according to plan to support customer expectations.
• Review past‑due and future‑risk orders, expedite or push purchase orders as required, and escalate unresolved supplier issues as appropriate.
• Maintain uninterrupted supply of critical materials through proactive risk identification, recovery planning, and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and maintain material recovery plans when supply disruptions occur, clearly communicating risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on material status, including part availability, quantities, revision levels, confirmed delivery dates, and constraints impacting production.

• Balance service level requirements with inventory investment, especially for long lead‑time and constrained items.

• Verify accuracy of receiving data (price, quantity, and condition) and support resolution of discrepancies.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities for assigned commodities.
• Work closely with manufacturing, sales, engineering, and logistics to identify upcoming demand and future material requirements.
• Support engineering changes by assessing supply impact, capacity constraints, and inventory exposure.
• Communicate BOM errors or data integrity issues to appropriate stakeholders to ensure accurate planning outputs.
• Support NCR and CAF processes to minimize disruption within the assigned value stream.
• Maintain accurate planning and item master data within JD Edwards or other ERP systems, including lead times, order policies, and supplier parameters.
• Prepare and deliver reports related to material availability, shortages, supplier performance, and risk exposure.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support decision‑making and communicate insights across plant locations to ensure supply continuity.
• Maintain a high level of organization across all daily activities, including documentation of communications, order status, and planning decisions.
• Ensure all supply plans and orders are documented clearly to allow continuity and follow‑up during absence.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety rules, procedures, and ethics standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, production control, inventory management, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing long lead‑time or constrained materials in a complex supply environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong working knowledge of JD Edwards or comparable ERP systems for planning, order management, and inventory control.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate findings into actionable supply decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with sound independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to convey sensitive or high‑risk information clearly and tactfully.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and disciplined in execution.
• Professional, customer‑focused approach when working with internal and external stakeholders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Independent Judgment: Exercises discretion in planning decisions with minimal oversight, evaluating alternatives and risk tradeoffs.
• Ethics & Accountability: Maintains the highest ethical standards and holds self and others accountable.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats; produces concise reports and presentations.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively across functions, supporting company and departmental initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies improvement opportunities, performs root‑cause analysis, and implements sustainable solutions.
• Resilience: Self‑motivated, adaptable, and effective under pressure with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Travel: Travel for this position is anticipated to be 0–10%, as required.

ABOUT ESG:

Environmental Solutions Group stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, dedicated to transforming the waste industry with eco-friendly equipment and technology solutions, all designed to improve the lives of our customers, and their communities.

This Connected Collections® ecosystem integrates advanced technology across our brands, including Heil® refuse collection vehicles, Marathon® Equipment compaction and recycling equipment, 3rd Eye® technology solutions, Soft-Pak® waste hauler software, Curotto-Can® automated carry cans, Bayne® lifting products, and Parts Central® OEM parts.

Driven by a mission of “Improving Lives,” our best-in-class teams, innovative products, and advanced technology work tirelessly to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and environmental stewardship, ensuring a greener, healthier planet for generations to come.

For more information, visit www.terexesg.com.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.