Supply Planning Leader
Country : USA
Region : Tennessee
County : Blount County
Town : MARYVILLE
Category : Logistics
Contract type : Permanent
Availability : Full time
Job description
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Position Summary:
In addition to planning and purchasing, the position will interface daily with vendors, engineering, quality, supply chain leadership, sourcing and all levels of the organization. A "can-do" attitude along with a strong work ethic and attention to detail is essential for success in this position. This position must be comfortable managing remote personnel in different time zones and ensuring career development plans are supported for their team.
This person will be the focal point of information exchange between Supply Chain, Operations and the Supply Base. This position requires managing dynamic circumstances, and having the ability to make sound independent decisions based on multiple considerations. Must interface effectively with wide range of personnel under all situations and be both directive and responsive. It is essential to manage our systems through organized record keeping and documentation. Communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning skills, personal organization skills and ability to make rational decisions based on the data are important. Has the ability to work extended hours when necessary, minimum of quarterly travel required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive customer service through schedule attainment and weekly coordination with the operations team. Report out on schedule attainment results and trends.
- Support and drive the development of tools that support tooling and press capacity planning, schedule attainment, vendor performance, shipment prioritization, etc.
- Establish quarterly review process with team regarding planning parameters within the team's scope of responsibility to drive economical production plans that balance operational efficiency, inventory, and service.
- Collaborate with the innovation team to execute new product launches.
- Set and maintain inventory levels within specific targets to support customer service and inventory goals.
- Support sourcing efforts in supplier consolidation, material changes and lead time reductions.
- Attend and actively participate in daily expedite and production meetings. Responsible to support/develop the daily activities required to maximize customer service, inventory and absorption targets.
- Assist in creating and supporting career development plans for team members
- Exemplify and drive Newel's culture within operations.
Minumum Qualifications:
- MS Software - Proficient in Access, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Well organized with ability to manage through exception and data tracking.
- Excellent communication skills. Has the ability to clearly communicate ideas at all levels of operations - from the floor to upper management.
- Willingness to travel to Mexico on a quarterly basis.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related Analytical Discipline preferred
- 5-7 years of supply chain planning experience and process implementation
- Operation site experience preferred
- Injection molding planning experience strongly preferred