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2017-02-01 13:49:32
Our Opportunity
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Supply Chain Planner LOC:Greater Atlanta Area
2017-02-01 13:49:32
Job Type:
Full Time only
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000
Budget $: 100,000 - 200,000
Our Opportunity
- The Planner II position is responsible for all supply chain planning and buying activities related to product supply from external manufacturing suppliers, and transfers from both client facilities & manufacturing locations.
- He/She will also be responsible for optimizing inventory across the network keeping in line with targeted customer service levels and desired inventory levels for assigned portfolio(s) of SKUs.
- Procurement plans must meet inventory requirements, balance supplier capacity constraints, and achieve company goals and objectives for both financial and service level metrics.
- He/She will possess the skills and aptitude required to plan multiple product lines and provide cross-functional support to stakeholders in Marketing, Operations, Distribution and Sales.
- The Planner II will be expected to facilitate the execution of supplier production schedules and provide accurate and timely maintenance of the inventory control and planning systems (JDE & Invistics).
- Order Management: Prepare, execute, and manage the daily/monthly/weekly order schedule to achieve line item fill rate (LIFR) and inventory goals.
- Coordinate activities and communication with Sales, Customer Service, Supplier Management and MDC & Branch Operations teams to adjust plans for changes in forecast, actual supply, or demand.
- Order and replenish inventories in line with supplier lead times and requirements.
- Review and manage discrepant invoices on an exception basis that are not in complete agreement with purchase ordersBranch Inventory:
- Manage inventory transfers to the branches and maintains branch level and MDC inventories in accordance with inventory policies and strategies.
- Monitor and track all shipments and on time delivery performance to the main distribution centers (MDCs) and branch DCs.Supply Chain Performance:
- Monitor and report on inventory levels, fill rates and backorders at both the company and branch level for designated product categories.
- Measure, communicate and act on supplier delivery & quality performance and identify key drivers of defects and develop / execute improvement programs.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis, recognize issues and recommend changes to management.S
- ystem data integrity: Responsible for the accurate input and maintenance of item master data within JDE & Invistics.
- This includes, but is not limited to, purchase price, standard cost, lead times, ABC/cycle count codes, as well as ROP/CAP/MOQ and demand calculations.
- Planner will also be responsible for accurate and timely master data management of phase-out and discontinued SKUs in their assigned portfolio(s).
- Additionally, must be able to identify excess, obsolete and discontinued inventory issues and develop actions for disposition/avoidance.
- New products: Represent supply chain organization on new product development and promotions teams to establish integration of the new product.
- Support teams objectives for new products and line extensions.
- Supplier Interaction: Manage routine contact with suppliers to coordinate the timely flow of information relating to purchase orders and supplier commitments.
- Track supplier commitments, production schedules, rebates, and shipments in-transit.
- Support the Director, Supplier and Quality Management on quality issues, pricing updates, and issues that arise that could impact product performance and delivery.
- Provide inputs for supplier reviews/scorecards and take a proactive approach in corrective action with suppliers as necessary.
- Special projects, analysis, and other duties as assigned.
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management or similar
- 3-5 years of experience within Supply Chain/Operations Management departments
- Strong computer literacy JDE, AS400, Excel, SmartSheet, and Invistics (or ability to learn)
- Detail oriented and organized, performs to a high degree of accuracy in all tasks
- Efficient time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and business competency
- Advanced skills to perform in-depth data analysis, interpret and draw conclusions
- Ability to analyze inventory performance, develop, and execute corrective actions
- General understanding of components of a balance sheet and profit & loss statement
- Prior experience with master data maintenance in high SKU mix
- Results-oriented, strong work ethic, highly focused and high level of drive and initiative with the ability to multi-task significantlyStrong communicator, both written and verbal.
- Effective presentation of information (charts, graphs), excellent written communications with multiple platforms
- Ability to independently recognize issues and process-gaps and take corrective action
- Ability to self-manage requiring minimal supervision
- Committed to living the values
- APICS certification CPIM or CSCP
- Previous experience in global planning and distribution across multiple facilities
- Operating knowledge of Invistics or similar demand planning software
- Continuous improvement experience including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
- Understanding of MRP/ERP/Kanban Demand-Flow Technology systems
- Previous experience with contract sales and supplier relationship management
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