Job Description

TITLE : SUPPLY CHAIN - DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS PLANNER LOCATION : DURHAM, NC  DESCRIPTION: Utilize the SKU (product by location) level demand forecasts and orders to generate the SKU replenishment plans to control the physical distribution of the right finished product to the right location at the right time in the right quantity to meet the stated customer service levels while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

• Analyze demand during lead time (daily), identify abnormal demand patterns and verify causes with our sales/marketing team and customers.
• Maintain the SKU inventory levels, locations, and safety stocks by customer/warehouse to support the desired level of customer service while maintaining cost effective levels of inventory. (SKU: Stock Keeping Unit)? Support the SKU phase in/phase out plans collaboratively with customers/sales and marketing. 
• Maintain and coordinate the relationship between Master Scheduler, Logistics Specialist and Demand Planner as well as ensuring integration with other Supply Chain processes. DRP time periods are synchronized with Master Production Scheduling. 
• Review and act upon plan exception messages (rescheduling open orders as feasible and coordinating with demand manager to manage demand when supply is not adequate) from the daily re-planning of resources.
• Maintain master data for the distribution/deployment network? Execute the timely release of STOs (STO: Stock Transport Order)
• Monitor, analyze and propose corrective action: 
• Communicate production issues, supply changes, deviations from plan and potential resolutions to Sales and Marketing
• Analyze customer SKU order demand patterns, collaborate with the marketing/product manager, sales reps and customers to validate the demand forecast by customer/warehouse for each SKU.  QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Business Management, Engineering, or related experience is required (Note: Other disciplines would be considered with demonstrated successful Supply Chain management experience.) • 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing, customer service, sales, production planning role, SAP competency role or equivalent. • Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred • APICS CPIM Certification a plus • Proficiency with SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, a must. • Ability to conduct root cause problem solving • Experience working on cross-functional teams • Strong analytical skills • Advanced Excel skills (big data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) • Visualization creation experience a plus (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Company Description

HirePower Personnel, Inc. (HPP) is a woman-owned and operated Staffing and IT Professional Services business incorporated in 2002. HPP continually assesses the business climate and develops staffing applications to meet our client’s needs. Exceptional customer service and a results-oriented approach to employment enable us to create the right fit for both the client and employee. HPP holds Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certifications. We have provided support to clients in the following segments: Information Technology, Refining & Marketing, Exploration & Production, Healthcare, Manufacturing Retail Distribution, Logistics, Payroll & Resource Planning Optimization, Geology & Geophysical, Finance, Administration, Customer Service, and Automotive. HPP has a proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and revenue streams over $4M annually per project. Our thorough vetting system includes extensive background checks, drug screening, a proprietary resume database of qualified personnel and account-specific recruiters to ensure comprehensive service and true partnership. We also have a Global Resourcing Center based in Romania that allows us to work around the clock sourcing candidates to fulfill your staffing needs.