Working across Sales, Purchasing/Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, Finance, and vendor partners, the Planner proactively identifies supply risks, stages vendor shipments, determines when direct-to-customer shipment is appropriate, and maintains clear visibility to material status from forecast through fulfillment. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Analyze sales pipeline, booked orders, expected close dates, customer requested dates, historical demand, current inventory, and vendor lead times to forecast equipment requirements and create time-phased material plans.