Supply Chain Planner

DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement planning system strategies to improve planning signals across the supply chain.
• Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system to ensure optimal material flow.
• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans.
• Execute daily operational planning processes within specified functional areas.
• Identify potential supply chain failures and mitigate associated risks.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop short-term tactical improvements.
• Use planning systems to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain.
• Participate in functional process improvement teams.
• Apply Plan for Every Part (PFEP) principles to ensure timely and accurate material delivery.
• Manage part change control, evaluating and implementing engineering change requests while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure master supply scheduling aligns with customer expectations and operational efficiency.
• Utilize advanced tools and dashboards for material availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis.

• College, university, or equivalent degree required (Engineering degree preferred).
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Communicates effectively: Delivers clear and concise information tailored to diverse audiences.
• Customer focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves goals, even under challenging circumstances.
• Global perspective: Approaches issues with a broad, global outlook.
• Manages complexity: Analyzes complex information to solve problems effectively.
• Optimizes work processes: Uses the most efficient processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Materials Planning System Utilization: Manages supply and demand plans, using planning systems as primary tools.
• Part Change Control Management: Implements engineering changes while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Applies PFEP principles for smooth material flow within the supply chain.
• Master Supply Scheduling: Maintains a valid master production schedule to meet customer expectations.
• Material Planning: Uses advanced tools for decision-making related to parts availability and inventory.
• Materials KPI Management: Analyzes performance gaps and develops actions to achieve target deliverables.
• Values differences: Appreciates diverse perspectives and cultural contributions.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or production planning.
• Experience managing 10-12 suppliers and 300+ parts.
• Hands-on experience with material planning and supplier procurement.
• Understanding of material availability and shortage resolution.
• Prior work in manufacturing plant material planning (nice to have).
• Experience with inventory reduction strategies and use of safety stocks (preferred).
• Knowledge of allocation planning or constraint planning (nice to have).
• Familiarity with planning systems such as Oracle or SAP (nice to have).

• Demonstrates a learning mindset and continuous improvement attitude.
• Strong prioritization skills; ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Basic-level communication and collaboration skills.