SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER/SCHEDULER

The Supply Chain Planner and Scheduler provides analytics, support, and inputs to the supply plan in support of the regional footprint. This position covers mission critical duties for mid/long-term supply planning and weekly, daily scheduling. The individual will own project/task management of action items related to Supply Planning within the S&OP Process, and will support KPIs and scorecard metrics.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize ERP, Excel, and other systems/processes to gather and analyze sales data, production performance, and conduct capacity analysis
• Support and/or execute planning responsibilities for their corresponding categories to deliver Service, Cost and Inventory targets
• Support development of executive summary and KPI’s in the S&OP process
• Support development of inventory/supply plans
• Support weekly/daily scheduling process including work order management
• Support root-cause analysis for demand / supply performance gaps
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations for Supply Chain cost-reduction / continuous improvement.
• Support efforts to manage slow moving and excess inventories and take appropriate corrective actions
• Lead process improvement projects to address process and/or system gaps.
• Establish finished goods inventory targets to achieve service and financial objectives.
• Monitor weekly/monthly production plan attainments to ensure continuous product supply to prevent product interruption to the customer.
• Proactively communicate product availability updates to all levels of the Supply Chain and Customer Service teams including potential inventory or customer service risks.
• Lead the analysis and scenario planning to identify potential gaps and opportunities to improve supply plans, working capital, asset utilization, etc.
• Leads in developing, improving, and implementing job movement, planning process, and balancing manufacturing and labor cost to achieve production efficiency and maximum profitability
• Deliver daily production schedule and communicate concerns to cross-functional partners with material availability, equipment failures, and customer requests
• Ensure timely execution of all Print Flow transactions to facilitate proper production movement through each department
• Analyze work center load and advise production management and planning of staffing or other constraints
• Lead Weekly Production meetings. Provide recommendations to production issues and concerns that may slow the production process to complete the jobs
• Monitor production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery
• Work directly with the Director of Operations to configure a schedule and explore workflow improvements
• Provide quick responses to production issues
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a year of work experience as a production scheduler or in a similar position in the production industry
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Strong analytical, leadership, and planning skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Attention to details
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take independent initiatives when the needed

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of three years of logistics, supply chain, related work experience, or relevant 4 year degree.

o Bachelor's degree preferred

• ERP Radius experience a plus
• Microsoft Office including Excel, Word

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Must be a team player