Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing Operations)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our global team, responsible for developing and executing Master plans and SKU level plans to support service level, inventory, and new products release to meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish action plans to support customer demand, inventory plans, and manufacturing constraints to ensure SKU balancing to achieve fill rate and backorders objective, inventory targets, and new product release
• Execute the Master plan monthly and S&OP twice a year to balance US objectives and projections with worldwide objectives for inventory and production
• Execute and track SKU level plans utilizing DRP or other planning tools on a weekly basis
• Analyze backorders root causes and develop action plan to speed up recovery
• Determine and maintain SKU level attributes such as safety stock and lead times for Distribution Centers
• Track actual activities versus planned activity, including product mix, inventory levels, and actual receipts
• Evaluate and review forecast and sales variances with Demand Planners to understand service risks or obsolescence risks
• Manage Supply Chain Planning activities pertinent to the timely release of new products
• Develop and maintain appropriate communication channels
• Monitor essential KPI's and develop/execute corrective actions when outside established boundaries

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business
• 3-5 years' experience in Inventory/Production Planning functions
• APICS certification is a plus
• Extensive knowledge in DRP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Applications
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and professionally in verbal and written form

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan
• First-class total rewards package, including health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts
• Equal Opportunity Employer, offering consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law