Job Description

• The Planner will develop and maintain scheduling master data in SAP and will identify and communicate to the Demand Planners and the site all demand/supply imbalances and will coordinate all requests for schedule changes.
  
• The planner will monitor plant adherence to the schedules and will facilitate actions to improve.
  
• The Planner is also responsible for raw material coordination for assigned raw materials including establishing safety stocks, providing forecast, placing orders, and managing inventories.
  

Formula for Success:

• Develop and maintain production unit specific schedules for assigned plants and packaging units that align with the master schedule and allows for optimal plant efficiency.
  
• Maintain the planning boards in SAP, set-up and ensure the material masters for products are kept current, and verify accuracy of the production volumes loaded into SAP monthly.
  
• Identify and communicate to the RTP, NC Demand Planners all demand and supply imbalances, and coordinate all requests for schedule changes.
  
• Monitor Supply Chain key performance indicators and plant adherence to schedules, and facilitate actions to improve.
  
• Identify and lead Supply Chain optimization projects.
  
• Lead assigned internal and external non-conformances related to Supply Chain operations and planning. Coordinate external supplier non-conformances and work with external suppliers to improve supplier performance.
  
• Coordinate raw material requirements and supply for assigned raw materials including establishing safety stocks, providing forecasts, placing orders, and managing inventories.
  
• Maximize use of SAP in finite planning and raw material coordination processes.
  
• Manage dysfunctional inventory levels for assigned raw materials and finished goods.
  
• Serve as a liaison between site operations and the regional Demand Planners.
  
• Ensure finished goods and raw materials meet DOT, IMDG, IATA, FIFRA, and BASF regulatory requirements.
  
• Daily production posting of assigned products into SAP and reconciliation of inventory on a campaign and/or monthly basis.