Supply Chain Planner- Recent College Graduate

SUPPLY PLANNER

Job Summary:

Our organization is currently seeking a Supply Planner to help manage our supply chain operations. In this role, you will coordinate with our demand planning and procurement teams to optimize inventory and encourage asset utilization. You will develop and execute our supply plan, determining priorities and implementing strategies to reduce out-of-stock and over-stock issues. You will also help manage our production schedule, taking into consideration the forecasted demand for finished items and our raw material needs. Applicants should have a degree in supply chain management or logistics as well as experience in data modeling, and materials planning preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs
• Project forward-looking inventory positions and financial implications
• Monitor weekly and monthly production plans, and prioritizing purchase orders
• Monitor movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, distribution, and track inventory levels, movements, and changes
• Build relationships with transportation, warehouse supervisors, and co-workers toachieve higher performance
• Develop and monitor internal and external key performance indicators including forecast accuracy and vendor scorecard metrics
• Prepare detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders, and schedules
• Engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance to terms of contracts
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong MS Excel proficiency
• Able to cooperate with related departments within company and promote productivity
• Able to proactivity tackle new tasks and activities
• Patient and diligent with their work
• Seeking stable employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field
• Experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or logistics
• Data modeling and analysis experience
• SAP or other MRP/ERP system experience a plus