Consumer Goods (CPG) company in Mount Prospect, IL is looking for a Supply Planner (Supply Planner and Scheduler)..
Summary of Role:
The Supply Planner will develop production plans considering raw material availability, production capacity, the demand signal and other factors to ensure high customer service levels. At the same time, this position will work to optimize inventory levels and leverage safety stock strategies if appropriate to ensure demand and supply are kept in balance at the most efficient cost.
This is a highly collaborative role which will interface with sales, customer service, manufacturing, procurement, and demand planning to solicit inputs and provide constant communication on the supply outlook. Deliverables will include production scheduling, long-term supply planning and an inventory and service plan. Part of this role could involve integrated demand and supply planning where that broader responsibility is more efficient.
The role will use production schedule adherence and fill rate KPIs to monitor performance and make necessary adjustments.
The Supply Planner will present the supply plan and any constraints on demand during the monthly supply review and during customer calls as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Schedule work orders for manufacturing to meet demand over the next 2-3 months.
· Develop longer-term supply plans (3+ months) and show demand/supply balancing. Identify any constraints on the plan along with mitigation opportunities.
· Develop a comprehensive inventory plan based on days of supply and service level targets.
· Track actuals against service level targets and provide root cause analysis and suggested actions when needed.
· Develop safety stock policies that account for demand volatility, ABC SKU designations, key customers and overall inventory goals.
· Become a cross-functional leader who will work closely with customer service, sales, and demand planning to provide proactive updates on supply availability and help with customer communication.
· Develop CPFR (collaborative planning) relationships with key customers to align on the supply plan, inventory policy and service level goals.
· Optimize ERP set up and enhance reporting to help with supply and inventory planning.
· Present the supply and inventory plan at the supply review and in other parts of the Integrated Business Planning process.
· Provide support for planning function including demand planning as needed to help with demand/supply integration.
· Develop industry best practices in supply planning and work on a SOP (standard operating procedure) for this function.
Qualifications:
· 2-4 years of experience in supply planning or related function.
· BA required. Specific academic background not required.
· Strong collaborative, interpersonal, problem solving and persuasion skills.
· Familiarity with JDE or related ERP system preferred.
· Strong Excel and Office skills required. Database skills such as SQL or Access a plus.
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to handle a dynamic and fast-moving environment with recurring deliverables.
· Ability to develop demand, supply, safety stock and inventory models.
· Problem solving mindset and ability to work across functions.
* Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Prospect, IL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person