Planner, Supply Chain Job Description
Planner, supply chain
provides training and coaching on various supply chain processes such as inventory management, non-working inventory management, capacity planning, scheduling, procurement optimization, lean material flow, and customer service.
Planner, Supply Chain Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform finished goods inventory planning, management and reporting (i.e., safety stock modeling for components & raw materials, lead identification and minimization of obsolete inventory, and support builds for new products and phase-in/phase-outs for existing SKU's)
Develop and execute purchase plans in support of inventory targets, customer service goals and Toll manufacturing efficiencies for imported materials
Meet inventory targets based on the financial cash flow and reliability service objectives of the business group
Recommend and pursue appropriate disposition of returned, damaged, aged and off-spec inventory
Ensures the balance of demand and capacity in lean cells
To plan and maintain daily Supply Chain operations in functional areas such as materials, production, inventory, logistics, customer service, demand management or order fulfillment
Perform supply planning for assigned products to meet customer service goals, optimize inventory investment and meet production requirements
Be responsible for key performance indicators such as case fills rates, inventory days of supply (DOS), and SLOB levels
Manage proper inventory controls within the PT to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventories for all Charles City Operations and DCs
Support finished goods safety stocks and inventory models
Planner, Supply Chain Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Planner, Supply Chain
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CIRM, C.P.M, LSS, LEAN, PMP, PMAB, BRC
Education for Planner, Supply Chain
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the planner, supply chain job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Education, Industrial Engineering, Management, Operations Management, Business/Administration, Manufacturing, Economics
Skills for Planner, Supply Chain
Desired skills for planner, supply chain include:
Purchasing
Inventory management processes
Scheduling
Lean
Six Sigma
Supply Chain Planning
Inventory
Planning system tools
Oracle
Wafer fab and production control
Desired experience for planner, supply chain includes:
Able to lift a 39 pound case of Boylan soda
Able to hear, understand and respond appropriately to others in person or with other communication devices
Able to read and observe surroundings
Able to use sense of smell
Identify and manage Dysfunctional inventories
Recommend and pursue appropriate disposition
Planner, Supply Chain Examples
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Planner, Supply Chain Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a planner, supply chain. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for planner, supply chain
- Manage dysfunctional inventory levels, seeking opportunities to rework these materials and minimize waste
- Innovate the planning process and model to optimize inventory, reorder points, safety stocks and ordering frequency
- Develop a master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates required by sales forecasts or customer orders
- Manage long term planning for strategic suppliers and participate in supplier capacity reviews
- Perform planning and related data analysis needed for cross-functional projects
- Create & release production orders
- Analyze Total Supply Chain costs with the goal to maximize working capital
- Responsible for managing the excess (overstock) and obsolete process for assigned products
- Work with NPD team to provide commercial information regarding stock
- Maintain and monitor site master planning data including but not limited to item cell approvals, current and future cell capacities
Qualifications for planner, supply chain
- BA/BS degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline or 10+ years CPG related industry planning
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
- Communication with global suppliers, global CMs and corporate management level
- Good excel skill
- Proactive thinking and good communication
- An analytical work style
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of planner, supply chain. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for planner, supply chain
- Manage Production Planning and Inventory Control for actives, excipients, packaging and labeling supplies
- Manage the implementation of Oracle supply planning into the US factory
- Challenge Service SBUs, where required, on the inventory balance to meet supply
- Consignment Vendors
- Review manufacturing production goals and plans accordingly
- Convert the production demand plan into an executable schedule that meets customer reliability goals
- Purchase and Plan Raw Materials to support the production plan
- Respond 24/7 to plant issues, raw material constraints, quality deviations, carrier problems, and/or last-minute customer changes to minimize the overall impact on delivery reliability and cost
- Monitor adherence to schedule, projecting current performance out 3-7 days and taking action to minimize disruptions in supply looking forward
- Monitor and provide training to operators specifically involved in truck shipping and drum filling to increase their capabilities
Qualifications for planner, supply chain
- Good at MS applications, Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Maintains multiple communications channels to optimize product flow through the ZS supply chain
- Conducts monthly S&OP meetings to identify supply chain risks, capacity constraints, and improvement opportunities
- Works with our Sales, Marketing, Reliability, and Customer Support teams to open and maintain productive communication with our customers and improve customer service
- Knowledge/experience with a Planning software system such as MCA, Servigistics, Logility, strongly preferred
- BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or similar required
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of planner, supply chain. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for planner, supply chain
- Experience in supply chain planning within an FMCG environment
- Monitors inbound and outbound warehouse operations
- This position will be responsible for the documentation of all related business processes
- Provide short and long term metal plans and estimates for routine mass flow balance special projects and cost estimates
- Forecast finished goods and raw material demand, playing a critical role in the S&OP process
- Observe all social, legal and environmental standards and laws, including codes of ethical practice
- Collaborate with demand planning team and sourcing team to balance demand and supply
- Optimize customer service level and supply chain costs for a portfolio of parts
- Develop and manage schedule for planning to cover ~3000 parts
- Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and define corrective action plans to avoid reoccurrence
Qualifications for planner, supply chain
- Engineering degree preferred, BS in Supply Chain, Finance or similar required
- Experience with global projects and communication is preferred
- Monitors stock levels for multiple products or sites, including the quality of the products
- A background in Supply Chain, preferably with some experience of Demand Planning
- Ability to travel up to 10% of your time, both domestic and international
- Bachelor’s/University degree in Materials Management, Industrial Engineering or related discipline
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of planner, supply chain. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for planner, supply chain
- Convert demand into a supply plan & vendor forecasts
- Feasibiliy checks of SBUs demand forecast on the short term piror to signoff
- Support the operational team in the Service Delivery Center
- Support and develop the existing planning methods and processes within the Planning team
- Drive and lead optimization projects within the Planning team
- Be a key player in defining and implementing the future planning setup within the planning area including design of systems, processes and instructions
- Plan and manage bulk wine orders and liaise with Contract Packer to coordinate production schedules
- Liaise with Commercial Teams & Supply in the UK and the Nordics regarding availability, low & out of stocks & queries
- Provide weekly visibility to Contract Packer of 13 week plan and performance reports to assist in ensuring production capacity is available
- Support the Contract Pack Manager in ensuring that the 3rd party Contract Packer is meeting all quality, cost, service and contractual requirements
Qualifications for planner, supply chain
- 4-year Bachelors degree in business
- APICS, ISM, NAPM certifications preferred
- Developed Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, ) and other analytical aids to help manage the operation required
- 2+ years in a Supply Chain Management field
- This position will be located in Skillman, NJ and may require up to 10% of domestic travel.000019CT
- Intervene, correct (where able to) and report all unsafe or non-compliant situations by taking action
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of planner, supply chain. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for planner, supply chain
- Analyze excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and recommend financial reserve levels
- Analyze operating inventory levels and turns across all products, as needed
- Monitor availability and inventory levels for finished goods and in-directs
- Drive inventory reduction and optimisation activities to ensure targets are achieved
- Manage the Magnet replacement process, maintain overview of all replacements and ensure availability through active management and communication with magnet factory
- Manage relationship with the magnet factory and other stakeholders in the magnet flow
- Initiate, drive and support improvements in magnet planning and magnet supply chain, based on the MR Supply Chain Strategy
- Daily raw material ordering and issue resolution
- Manage/maintain master data on an ongoing basis
- Ensure the production plan remains flexible to accommodate dynamic changes to meet customer demands
Qualifications for planner, supply chain
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (V-look ups, pivot tables and formulas) and PowerPoint is required
- Must have a completed BS Degree
- Ideally 5-7 years of experience but will take someone with 2-3 years if they have an Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management Degree
- Create weekly and monthly production plans for aftermarket products
- Monitor adherence to plan and resolve any issue that may arise
- Communicate backorders and projected delivery dates