Supply Chain Planner

Job Purpose

This position combines the conventional roles of Supply Chain management and Purchasing. This position is responsible for Supply Planning, S&OP, forecast review, inventory management, supply chain project management, supply chain related regulatory compliance and import logistics support. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, ability to think strategically, and excellent problem solving, communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate will also be able to provide influential leadership throughout the organization and will represent the team in formal business review.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and improve the demand process:
• Responsible for the process to coordinate customer/product forecast with Sales then develop inventory targets and supply plan to ensure that the forecast is fulfilled in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assess the accuracy of the forecast by customer, product and SKU. Develop and track appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
• Manage and improve the supply process:
• Develop the master supply plan using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined inventory targets. Responsible to create stock replenishments and toll plan using the master plan.
• Play a key role in the S&OP process driving the supply planning review meetings
• Develop and identify metrics, tools, resources and roadmaps to support high customer service.
• The position will coordinate activities with the Sales and Customer Service teams. Because of the scope of operational responsibilities, this position will drive improvement across the organization and play a key role in change management with leadership skills and collaboration with Business, Customers, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, and other functional groups.
• Prepares presentations, status reports and briefs management on issues or problems.
• Create analytical reporting tools that match the needs of operational business processes.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management.

Experience

Minimum: 3 + years of supply chain management required.

Preferred: Experience includes working 3 + years in FDA compliant manufacturing environment – preferably in Materials Management.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact at various levels within an organization.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient EXCEL, WORD, SAP and MPS operating environment.
• Skills and knowledge (PowerBI, Pivot Tables, Dashboards etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Clean climate-controlled working environment
• Annual performance bonus potential
• 401k employer match up to 6% of your contributions
• 23 vacation/personal days
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Generous healthcare benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards programs
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority.
• Career advancement/growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.