Planner

Who is Cameron Ashley Building Products?

Cameron Ashley is a wholesale distributor of roofing, insulation, gypsum, siding, and other specialty building products. We deliver an industry leading portfolio of marquee brands to customers in the lumber and building materials industry. Cameron Ashley operates a physical network of more than 65 distribution centers stocking large quantities of building materials locally throughout the United States. We feature a variety of customer-focused delivery options under the same day or next day F^ST delivery banner. Our relationship-based approach rewards customers with their PLUS® Points loyalty program, FREE merchandising, as well as purchasing and show incentives. Customers can order 24/7 online through either our CONNECT customer portal or mobile phone app. Online they will find a complete set of digital tools and resources including product availability, pricing, previous and pending orders, invoices along with secure payment options, product specifications, warranty information, and more!

We work each day to exceed our customer expectations in a fun and rewarding environment. That means a laid-back atmosphere, casual dress, and open communication where employees are empowered to win every day. We offer a full benefits package including ample vacation and sick time, paid medical, dental, and vision, 401K match, and much more!

We look for passionate individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a customer-focused environment.

At Cameron Ashley we Play To Win!

So, who is ready to join our Team and compete every day?

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to maintain inventory at levels that enable the company to meet its sales, profitability and customer service goals. The Planner maintains and communicates vendor lead times, SKU history and freight requirements in order to purchase distribution inventory in a timely and cost effective manner.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the buyer, branch managers, and sales teams to keep proper inventory levels
• Communicates correct SKU set up and cost with Inventory Support Administrators
• Responsible for correct cost on all purchase orders and invoices
• Analyze data reports from the inventory control software NxTrend
• Use data gathered from reports and personal judgment to make decisions on inventory purchases
• Maintain accurate ordering controls
• Travel to assigned distribution centers as needed
• Prepare reports to aid in the purchasing and expediting of material
• Correspond with suppliers concerning inquiries about lead times and order status
• Limited responsibility for purchasing and negotiation of products
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain
• Experience working in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Experience using NxTrend or another inventory management system
• 3-5 years of experience in an inventory or procurement capacity
• Customer service oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Previous inventory management experience
• Previous experience with an inventory control software
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to multi task and adaptable to change
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to pass drug test and background verifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record
  
  

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and paid time off. Cameron Ashley is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with the Company is always at-will.

Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT)

We are committed to a fair and efficient hiring process. Please be advised that Cameron Ashley Building Products uses an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) to assist in the initial review and assessment of candidate applications and resumes for this role.

• What the AI does: The AI tool analyzes submitted application materials (such as resume content and work history) to rate and score candidates based on how closely their qualifications align with the essential requirements and criteria defined for this specific job. This score helps our hiring team prioritize candidates for human review.
• What the AI does NOT do: The AI tool does not make the final hiring decision. All final interview and hiring decisions are made by a human hiring manager.
• Data Used: The data used by the tool is limited to the information you provide in your application materials.
• Candidate Rights:
• Alternative Selection Process: If you prefer not to have your application reviewed using the AEDT, you may contact humanresources@cameronashleybp.com to request an alternative, reasonable accommodation in the application process. Please make this request within three business days of submitting your application.
• Data Retention: Information about the type of data collected and retained by this tool is available upon written request.
• Bias: We audit our AEDT system regularly for potential bias or discriminatory impacts and work to ensure it complies with applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
  

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of this AEDT as part of our screening process.

• This description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.