Supply Chain Planner

About the Job

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for driving and optimizing the supply chain management in the mid-term planning horizon for the factory. They will answer key questions about demand, scheduling, and risk, and ensure alignment with the product group. This onsite position is located in Richmond, VA.

• Drive and coordinate the supply chain in the factory and align with the product group.
• Run the local supply review monthly cycle and facilitate decision-making to close any supply risks or gaps.
• Develop stock strategy for local stock (SI, NI, RI, BI) in alignment with product group directions.
• Conduct local inventory management process and keep component planning data up to date.
• Receive demand information from the Central BU and break it down into component forecasts, while actively seeking local business information to make adjustments.
• Drive improvements in the supply chain locally and contribute to global supply chain improvements.
• Compile supply chain performance measurements to facilitate the Sales and Operations Execution process.
• Execute administrative work based on SOP as a base.
• Participate actively in Status Board meetings.
• Participate in problem resolution and other improvement activities.
• Suggest improvements to SOP.
• Always consider waste elimination.

• Bachelor’s degree mandatory.
• Specialization in Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of experience in supply chain planning mandatory.
• Working experience in manufacturing mandatory.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strategic planning thinking.
• Good understanding of supply chain networks.
• Cooperative, communicative, flexible, engaged in problem solving & improvement, analytical, positive attitude, responsible attitude, holistic mindset.

Onsite location:
Richmond, VA. Base salary typically $70,000.00 to $82,000.00.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.