Material Planner - Supply & Logistics III

• The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the strategic and tactical planning of manufacturing and distribution for the Optical business.
• The Planner will be tasked with taking the demand plan and developing the supply plans using capacity modeling while ensuring the lowest cost of ownership model for the business.
• This role also acts as a liaison and communication point between Plants, Sales, Transportation, Tollers and Warehousing, keeping all parties apprised of potential problems or issues impacting the business.
• The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using analytical skills to resolve issues/problems.

Duties include:

• Manages Toller relationships, including raw materials, capacity planning and feedstock supply for Toller to ensure enough time is allowed for production repacking material to meet customer demands
• Oversees inventory and supply planning responsibilities for assigned plants and/or warehouses
• Maintains capacity plans, production schedules (work closely with Plant & Local Planning), and/or finite schedules to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service, and cost objectives
• For some locations/plants, responsibilities may also include inventory stock transfer and replenishment responsibilities
• Oversees deployment planning responsibilities for assigned customer and distribution points. Goal is to minimize freight expense by utilizing rail modes instead of bulk trucks, while still maximizing service
• Inventory Management – provide input on Old Age material to determine action required to initiate salvage or disposal of product
• Track plant/business performance KPI’s to the established supply chain plan such as OTIF, Plant Adherence, Freight Premium, and Old Age Review
• Identifies ways to improve supply planning processes and tools for assigned areas
• Provides supply planning expertise to the commercialization of new products or resolution of key inventory shortage issues

Additional duties to support safety and operation of the department can include:

• Support Barberton EHSLT Committee and Subcommittees as requested
• Support HOP process through interactions and Pre-Task Briefs

Requires:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain or in Operations/Supply Planning
• At least 5 years of experience in a planning environment
• Previous experience in a Supply Planning or Supply Chain Management environment is strongly desirable
• APICS certification as a CPIM is beneficial
• SAP experience a plus
• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and other desktop applications for modeling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever changing dynamic environment
• Ability to build strong work relationships is essential

Success Factors – Prime Success Factors (focus on results, drive change, promote teamwork, build trust & respect, and understand market & customer perspective) plus the following:

• Plan and organize
• Manage complexity
• Communicate and Share Information
• Take Responsibility
• Business Knowledge