The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for evaluating and implementing MRP generated production plans based on the forecast provided by the Marketing department. This role addresses the feasibility and the fulfillment of special production requests and assists with evaluating the finished goods inventory. The planner coordinates with the buyers for all production and material related issues.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Generates monthly production plans based on marketing forecast, FG inventory and open orders, making sure FG inventory are replenished prior to the determined safety stock level.
2. Coordinates and plans production with procurement teams for private labels and special non-inventory finished goods or bulk products.
3. Monitors and approves large orders on a regular basis. Reviews sales tracking against finished goods inventory while coordinating and expediting the placement of purchase orders and/or delivery of material such that deadlines are met.
4. Works with  manufacturing team on regular basis to ensure smooth production process and to communicate and coordinate with the procurement teams of any production related issues.
5. Coordinates with marketing on the production of new items by requesting the sales forecast and communicates with buyers to determine initial production quantity and launch dates.
6. Assists buyers or sourcing department personnel with raw material forecast based on the FG forecast and future production needs.
7. Works with IT to customize and develop INFOR to production needs. Ensures data integrity and drafts as needed SOP’s for management review.
   

• BA Degree Required
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant planning experience
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently with excellent accuracy and with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work with multiple departments
• Must be proficient with Word and Outlook
• Must have excellent knowledge of Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience with Laserfiche a plus
• Experience with ERP systems a plus