Supply Chain Planner

Position: Supply Chain Planner 3
Description:

Typical Day in the Role
• Purpose of the Team:
The purpose of this team is expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical Supply Chain Planner is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.
• Key projects:
This role will contribute to ongoing operational work. The role aligns with mid-level supply chain planning responsibilities and integrates into existing workflows rather than a standalone initiative. Candidate Requirements
• Best vs. Average:
The ideal resume would contain Strong experience with Excel, Power BI, and SAP (preferred if available).

Summary:

The main function of a Supply Chain Planner is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical Supply Chain Planner is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials.
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as
*** Word and Excel. Education/

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years related experience required. Explain a typical day in the role.:
Work closely with the S&OP planning team for demand planning and forecasting. What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?:
Supply chain experience; demand planning; demand forecasting; excel; PBI;
PowerPoint;
Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:
Excel and PPT proficiency- 5 years Demand planning experience - 5 years Supply chain experience - 5 years