Supply Chain Planner
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
We are searching for a Supply Chain Planner to join our team!
The Supply Chain Planner is a highly visible and collaborative role as part of a growing cross-functional team. This role is responsible for executing a focused supply chain strategy integrating customer demand, production capacity, a multi-facility distribution network, and optimal facility inventory targets to support business growth, service, and profitability objectives.
The successful candidate in this role communicates and coordinates the planning and distribution activities across multiple manufacturing sites and distribution centers, driving supply chain and inter-functional efficiency and continuous improvement by implementing best supply chain management practices.
Responsibilities:Create item level and product line forecasts from market demand requirements in multiple facilitiesOptimize stock holding levels within the total supply chain by managing key planning parameters and end to end processes (lead times, MOQ, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives, etc.)Issue new purchase orders for distribution center inventory replenishment while optimizing factory capacity allocations. Escalate any constraints of demand greater than capacity as required.Maintain item master DRP parameters in SAP for optimal inventory planning and service levelsRun DRP in all facilities, review recommendations, and execute an appropriate planResponsible for inventory balancing including inter-company warehouse transfersDevelop strong, professional working relationships with all international factories and contactsWork closely with Sales and Customer Service on Account Management activities and projects3PL and distribution center daily activities, inventory control, and troubleshooting of issuesResponsible for the minimization and reduction of slow moving, short dated, and obsolete inventoryResponsible to help meet or exceed KPIs for NA Supply Chain related to inventory, service, costDevelop, support and participate in the SIOP process (sales inventory operations planning)Take initiative to identify opportunities and to implement continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the end-to-end supply chain systemSupport as needed to business plan (budget), capacity management and related projectsActively involved in planning and supporting new business opportunities, product introductions, system implementations and updates, conducting studies and executing logistics/network solutionsResponsible for cadence reporting and distribution of specific daily, weekly, and monthly reportsResponsible for possible consignment and VMI activities for selected customers or product lines
Education & Experience:5+ years of experience in Supply Planning or related Supply Chain positionBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fieldStrong ERP knowledge and experience with SAP or equivalent systemStrong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills with high attention to detailMedical device or regulated industry experience preferredManufacturing and/or Distribution experience preferredExcellent, professional written and verbal communication
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:Extensive SAP experience (JDE, Oracle or similar system acceptable)MRP, DRP and Forecasting modulesItem Master & Purchase Info Record (setup, maintenance)Purchase Order (and Purchase Requisitions)Inventory Management, Production PlanningCustomer Orders (detailed inquiry and reporting ability)Demonstrated experience managing a complex multi sourced SKU portfolioDemonstrated experience solving supply issues to mitigate service disruptionForecasting experience using SAP, Excel or statistical models (dedicated software)MS Excel – minimum intermediate level (pivot tables, V-Lookups, filtering, functions, formulas, charts)Demonstrated project management, time management, organizational and prioritization skillsExperience in a lot controlled and FDA regulated environment or industry a plusExperience in a Lean or Six Sigma environmentAPICS CPIM or CIRM certification
We offer a competitive salary plus benefits that include:Medical, vision, dental, life insurance and Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (Sick & Vacation), 18 Company paid holidays401K plan with company matchEmployee Referral BonusOpen and team-oriented work atmosphereCareer development and advancement opportunities
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