Supply Chain Planner Job Description
Supply chain planner
provides leadership and executes strategic direction through management of planning, logistics, and purchasing activities and processes utilizing the SAP, ERP, MRP, WMS, APS, e-Procurement systems.
Supply Chain Planner Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Monitor orders, stock status, and MRP exception messages in SAP
Analyse internal impact (e.g., line scheduling, procurement, logistics, shipping, ) of customer scheduling
Performs finite scheduling of work orders in consideration of key constraints
Maximize operational efficiency, quality and reliability through optimal scheduling of production assets
Collaboration with multiple site functions
Planning for New Product Introductions
Provide agenda for monthly meetings
Manage supply and inventory balance for imported products
Replenish products using netted demand in support of inventory targets
Identify, negotiate, and bring to resolution any demand/supply imbalances working with Product Management and Global Supply partners
Supply Chain Planner Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Supply Chain Planner
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CIRM, C.P.M, LSS, LEAN, PMP, PMAB, BRC
Education for Supply Chain Planner
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the supply chain planner 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 Supply Chain Planner
Desired skills for supply chain planner include:
Purchasing
Scheduling
SAP
Inventory management processes
Manufacturing processes
Excel
Experience in a Fortune 500 Distribution/ Logistics environment
MRP
Process improvement tools and techniques
Kanban systems
Desired experience for supply chain planner includes:
Able to physically perform duties at the speed, mobility and force necessary
Able to manage emotional and mental state while performing various job duties
Able to verbally communicate in English, thoughts and questions at a reasonable level of articulation
Demonstrated successes in a team environment, such as project teams, Six Sigma team, PITs
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Logistics Management or equivalent experience/training
Manage inventory levels throughout the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Planner Examples
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Supply Chain Planner Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supply chain planner. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for supply chain planner
- Responsible for managing finished good master data , MRP settings and exceptions
- Participate and/or lead global supply chain optimization efforts
- Provide expert level supply chain operational activities
- Define and participate in projects targeted to specific opportunities in SCM Works
- Ownership of Production Plans for short - mid term horizons, Communicating forecast changes and production Priorities to Supply Points
- Daily liaison with customer service and distribution regarding customer orders, stock levels, potential out of stocks
- Actively participate in process improvement and creation/adherence to standard work
- Facilitate routine (twice weekly at a minimum) huddles among the assigned manufacturing site and commercial peers
- The second goal is assure short term balance of supply and demand in the short term
- Participate in weekly supply and demand alignment meetings
Qualifications for supply chain planner
- Excellent analytical and communication skills in order to ensure efficient communication exchange with all departments at all levels and suppliers
- Regularly review packaging components requirements
- Pilot components stocks & availability for production (consumables and packaging materials)
- Working experience with supply chain planning systems
- Five years’ work experience in of the supply chain components is preferred
- Attention to detail - Pays attention to all the details of what is communicated, either written, orally, or presented
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of supply chain planner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain planner
- Supervise purchase order approvals based on MRP policies
- Maintain systems data (ERP, Thruput Database, Scheduling Systems, Scrap, Job Release)
- Creates production plans over a 3-month horizon
- Completes demand planning analysis and recommends solutions to capacity problems
- Contribute with costing initiatives
- Evaluate products' material properties
- Sales – daily contact
- Brand – daily contact
- Wizards of the Coast Warehouse facilities
- Worldwide Manufacturing Vendors
Qualifications for supply chain planner
- Coordinates and executes the forecasting of various products
- Proven track record in delivering improvements in the area of SC Planning
- Intermediate level of English and Local Language (additional regional language is a plus)
- Establishes inventory positions for each ZS location with monthly reviews and adjustments as needed
- Manages AOG stock requirements
- Manages Power-By-the-Hour (PBH) and other special types of inventory requirements
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Supply Chain Planner Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of supply chain planner. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for supply chain planner
- Support the scheduling and delivery of NPD activity within the region by ensuring bulk wine availability and production space to support NPD projects and post launch transition to on-going business
- Serve as back up planner in the absence of other Manufacturing Logistics Team members
- Work closely with Supply Chain and Logistics Group Leader to overcome obstacles to meeting 99% on time ready to ship goal, leading teams to get to root causes and sustainable improvements at all points of the supply and order fulfillment process
- Act as primary contact for Sales and Customer Service regarding product availability
- Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers
- Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses as needed
- Build monthly product volume forecasts based on historical demand information & Marketing intelligence
- Work closely with Supply Chain Manager to prepare Sales & Operations meetings
- Participate/lead in manufacturing plan meetings, raising issues and potential solutions
- Works closely with Supply Chain Management in Supply S&OP meetings
Qualifications for supply chain planner
- Sets stock levels (safety stock) and monitors inventory health for multiple products or sites, along with managing the quality of the products
- Masters in Supply Chain or an MBA is a plus
- 5-7 years related experience in supply chain management
- Experience understanding the financial influence of inventory, lead time, how logistics align with business objectives, and P&L
- Understanding of an ERP system
- APICS and Lean certification preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of supply chain planner. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for supply chain planner
- Overall master data maintenance in systems associated with supply planning such as lead times, sourcing information, safety stocks
- Track, manage and report on planning KPIs including forecast accuracy, stock outs, expedites, obsolescence cost
- Manage backorder recovery efforts as needed
- Communicate plans to cross-functional senior leadership team
- Implement processes and procedures designed for optimizing the program’s planning function
- Work collaboratively across the program to streamline “end-to-end” planning activities in a way that will increase customer value and reduce/eliminate non-value added activities
- Analyze data and apply appropriate supply chain methodology to develop recommendations for process improvements that add value to the customer (external or internal)
- Recommend technological upgrades/automation of existing processes and systems, and support the implementation of the recommendations
- Build and develop relationships with multiple business area teams and ensure the planning strategies support the overall program’s strategies
- Participate on the regional Sales & Operations Planning Team for a value centers within the DIS business
Qualifications for supply chain planner
- Monitors and manages capacity of inventory in relation to demand of customer orders for 1-2 products, customers, or plants/silos
- Experience understanding of the financial influence of inventory, lead time, how logistics align with business objectives and P&L
- Variety of computer skills needed including Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management systems, Microsoft Office, and ERP system
- Qualification in the field of supply chain planning and/or production planning
- Minimum of 1-2 years’ work experience, preferably in supply chain, manufacturing, customer service, or marketing
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or Marketing
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Our company is looking to fill the role of supply chain planner. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for supply chain planner
- Responsible for the replenishment & delivery of Bag In Boxes (BIB’s) to the various Nordic warehouses targeting 100% availability in the Nordics availability to meet forecast demand for retail customers
- Balance demand requirements of BiBs across monopoly customers and Continental European retail direct shipment customers
- Report on shelf life risks of 3L BIBs in the Nordic warehouses to ensure that write off costs are minimised and target stock availability is maintained
- Degree level qualification in Supply Chain preferred
- Manage the global magnet flow from the production facility to multiple pre-assy centers (annual volume approx
- Create medium and long term forecast for magnet demand based on S&OP shipment plan
- Maintain stock levels, ensure availability to customer requirements
- Provide transparency about the magnet plan and availability, maintain crisp and clear allocation overviews at all time
- Strong support in scenario planning (for example in scarcity situations)
- Daily alignment and coordination of shop floor control activities pre-assy center in Best
Qualifications for supply chain planner
- Knowledge of inventory mgmt
- Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- MS degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or equivalent industry experience is preferred
- 2~3 years industry or consulting experience in Supply Chain
- Communicate effectively and timely with colleagues alerting them of issues and or changes that will impact our customer service levels