INTEGRATED PLANNER

Typical duties and responsibilities are •    Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value through a focus on asset optimization, plant balancing, logistics costs, inventory control, and product transition minimization.
•    Manage all site scheduling within appropriate systems (i.
., SAP, OMP, etc.) and effectively communicate planning strategy with impacted stakeholders.
•    Lead weekly cross-functional Production Meetings.
•    Responsible for Master Data management on an ongoing basis.
•    Provide demand forecasts to upstream planners and Procurement based on the Master Production Schedules (MPS).
•    Seek opportunities to optimize raw material stocking and procurement strategies in collaboration with Supply Manager and support plant balancing and reconciliations.
•    Assist in development of logistics requirements forecast in collaboration with Logistics Business Lead and Supply Manager.
•    Model "what-if" scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variable supply/demand conditions.
•    Assist with inventory adjustment analysis including storage location proposals.
•    Manage inventory levels and replenishment orders in line with agreed inventory targets.
•    Responsible for managing aged & blocked inventories and working with manufacturing and product management to minimize impact to the business.
•    Evaluate and maintain safety stock and target inventory for the region.
•    Provide report inputs or updates.
Continually seek ways to improve information visibility and availability.
•    Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, markets and products in area of responsibility.
•    Improve planning effectiveness via development and/or enhancement of planning models, processes and tools.
•    Identify, communicate, and escalate variances from plan.
Manage and resolve variances and exceptions.
•    Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Receiving, Purchasing, and other planning groups.
This is what you bring •    Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Management Sciences or related field required •    3+ years supply chain and/or materials management experience preferred •    Master's Degree in supply chain related field a plus.
•    Demonstrated analytical/planning capability.
APICS CPIM Certification a plus.
•    Outlook, Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills), SAP; experience with planning and scheduling software.
•    Excellent communication, both written and oral, along with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
•    Demonstrated leadership qualities including ability to drive improvements, make decisions, influence others and seek consensus.
•    Ability to work at operational/tactical level as well as contribute at strategic level/develop strategic vision.
•    Self-starter showing strong initiative and demonstrated team player.
Nearest Major Market.
Asheville Nearest Secondary Market.
Knoxville Job Segment.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, QA, Quality Assurance, Operations, Quality, Technology