Supply Planner

• Execute Planning activities by being the focal point of communication with the BU and Operations leaders
• Design, coordinate and publish periodic reports pertaining to forecast / Inventory and Operations relevant to current business requirements
• Coordinate Sales & Operations Planning Process in collaboration with PLM, Sales and Operations
• Owns the supply review meetings, enabling the balancing of demand and supply by facilitating cross-functional adjustments
• Partner with Operations to ensure capacity levels are managed in support of the consensus forecast
• Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain standardized operating procedures
• First point of contact to mitigate and solve escalated issues to debottleneck supply chain operations
• Manages inventory levels in assigned regions and business units, working closely with operations, sales and product line management for supply chain optimization
• Publish excess inventory reports
• Engage in NPI activities with Engineering / Sales and PLM to support speed-to-market initiatives
• Measure, support and develop local entity planners
• Manage system parameters for entire Product Life Cycle
• Work closely with procurement and vendors in managing contract manufacturing products where applicable
• Balance supply and capacity to provide the highest level of customer service and operational efficiency
• Ability to travel globally

• High School Diploma or equivalent with two or more years of validated experience in supply and operations and experience with ERP and reporting tools
• MS Office – Excel knowledge
• Strong analytical abilities
• Knowledge of production control systems, specifically SAP

• A completed associate's or bachelor’s degree in business administration/management and knowledge of production control systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present in large groups
• Understanding and interacting with sales teams, suppliers, and production teams
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
• Strong communication, teamwork and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact and influence personnel of various levels and disciplines effectively
• Self-starter, high level of personal accountability, and innovative individual
• APICS (American Production & Inventory Control) certification and/or CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certifications

comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan