XPEL, Inc.

Inventory Planning Supervisor

XPEL, Inc.$80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • 1 year of experience in supply chain management or a related role.
  • Experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle NetSuite and basic SAP ECC.
  • Proficiency in Advanced Excel and Power BI/Tableau for developing cost models and dashboards.
  • Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, particularly Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of planners to manage end-to-end supply chain planning.
  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials and finished products from suppliers.
  • Develop statistical demand forecasts using historical data and market trends.
  • Analyze and adjust planning models based on forecast accuracy KPIs.
  • Utilize ERP tools for data management and to support planning workflows.
  • Oversee inventory alignment across various company-operated facilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams through the S&OP process.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with multiple departments like Sales, Operations, and Finance.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals.
  • Exposure to advanced planning technologies and processes.
  • Potential involvement in strategic decision making for supply chain risk mitigation.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Inventory Planning Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of planners in ensuring an uninterrupted supply of goods.

Core Duties
  • Responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain planning across a rapidly expanding network of distribution and installation centers. Lead and manage the team of supply planner/s to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw materials, finished products from external & internal suppliers. Manage inventory planning across all company-operated facilities by determining stocking strategies, setting reorder points, calculating safety stock, and aligning supply with demand forecasts and service level targets. Develop and maintain statistical demand forecasts using historical sales data, customer input, and seasonal trends. Analyze forecast accuracy using KPIs such as MAPE/WAPE and adjust planning models accordingly. Utilize ERP and planning software (Oracle NetSuite and Netstock) to manage planning data, execute replenishment workflows, and support exception-based planning. Oversee intercompany and intracompany shipments to ensure inventory alignment across subsidiaries, install shops, and distribution warehouses. Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and Product Management through the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Execute supply chain risk mitigation strategies in response to disruptions, including buffer stock policies, scenario modeling, and supplier risk assessments.


Basic Qualifications
  • Requires a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related, and one year (12 months) of experience in the job offered or a related supply-chain management role. Also requires one (1) year of experience in the following: 1) Conducting procurement workflows using ERP systems including Oracle NetSuite and basic SAP ECC, covering purchase order generation, vendor/item master data maintenance, sourcing preferences, multi-level approvals, and 3-way match configuration to ensure end-to-end purchasing accuracy; 2) Applying inventory and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) techniques including Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Reorder Point, Safety Stock, and Min/Max strategies to drive replenishment decisions; 3) Developing multi-variable cost models and dashboards using Advanced Excel (including Power Query, Solver, nested formulas, VBA automation, and OLAP pivots) and Power BI/Tableau (with DAX and M language) to support landed cost modeling, procurement KPIs, and data-driven supplier decisions; 4) Designing advanced SQL queries with JOINs, window functions, CTEs, and CASE logic to extract procurement intelligence from relational ERP databases; 5) Performing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and international sourcing optimization, Incoterm impact evaluation (including Free-on-Board, Cost-Insurance-and-Freight, and Delivered-Duty-Paid), freight modeling, supplier benchmarking, and PPV tracking using Excel and NetSuite Analytics Workbooks; 6) Applying Lean and Six Sigma (Green Belt) methodologies including 5S, DMAIC, SIPOC, and Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys) to streamline the purchase-to-pay cycle, eliminate waste, and prepare procurement processes for AI and automation readiness via ERP-integrated digital workflows.


Send resume with cover letter to XPEL Inc., Attention: L Bentley, Ref:#PV2026, [redacted]. No calls.

About XPEL, Inc.

XPEL, Inc. is a leading provider of protective films and coatings for the automotive and architectural markets. The company's products are designed to protect against damage from rocks, debris, and other hazards, as well as to enhance the appearance of vehicles and buildings. XPEL's product portfolio includes paint protection films, window films, and ceramic coatings, among others. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Learn more about XPEL, Inc.
Size
709 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$18.2 million
5 Year Trend
+38%
Revenue
$158.9 million
NASDAQ

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