Analyst- Supply Planner

Job Description

Planner will interface with all facets of the organization including Distribution, Manufacturing, Customer service, Sales, Marketing and Engineering.

• Responsible for determining replenishment strategy and calculating appropriate planning levels to achieve target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns across 14 distribution centers.
• Manage transition of phase in, phase out products to maximize depletion of old material and ramp-up of new material to achieve inventory and service goals
• Work closely with the forecasting and development teams on new and existing business to ensure proper deployment of stock in the distribution network.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage flow of materials to meet service and inventory goals i.e., expedites, cancelations, etc.
• Analyze results of key metrics and identify root cause of performance issues.
• Create and distribute monthly production forecast to purchase finished goods suppliers.
• Conduct calls with suppliers review open orders, production forecasts, prioritization requirements, and performance issues.
• Develop tactical plans to support overall inventory optimization strategies focused on enhancing customer fulfillment with less on-hand inventory
• Maintain accurate master data profile in ERP system
• Work with production control personnel and division logistics planners to minimize overall supply chain costs and maximize supply chain efficiencies
• Advise internal customers of any issues with orders and/or pertinent shipping information

• Bachelors degree from accredited university.
• Minimum of 46-year supply chain experience.
• Master scheduling or demand planning experience.
• Proficiency in MS office.
• Supply Chain Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with SAP and SAP BW skills (or similar ERP system).
• Should be able to assist in Documentation in creation and maintains.