Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Department: Supply Chain Team
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Position Summary:
The Supply Chain Planner is a key member of the Supply Chain Team who will lead the supply planning process. This role is responsible for overseeing inventory requirements with a focus on aligning demand and supply that will enable Kris-Tech to meet sales objectives while effectively managing cash flow. Works closely in a cross-functional setting with all internal team members and some key suppliers, while providing continuous feedback, ideas, and problem-solving analysis to support Kris-Tech’s strategic plan.
Job Responsibilities:
* Calculate and continuously update inventory targets and reorder points based on service level, historical demands, and variability.
* Generate weekly and monthly material availability reports while measuring the impact of forecast accuracy.
* Develop periodic ordering cycles based on an ABC analysis and associated parameters.
* Prepare and report out inventory projections, turns, and other key inventory-related metrics.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives around planning methods, forecasting techniques, and SKU rationalization.
* Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for planning processes and related systems.
* Collaboratively work with the Information Systems team to identify initiatives focused on the automation of scheduling requirements, procurement, and inventory management.
* Collaboratively work with Operations, Sales, and Finance Teams to identify KPIs focused on capturing scheduling and inventory effectiveness.
* Other job responsibilities to be assigned at Manager's discretion.
Ideal candidate will exhibit the following skill sets:
* Problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
* Strong communicator; both written and verbal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic cross-functional team setting.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to lead strategic initiatives.
* Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and supply planning.
* Strong analytical and extensive spreadsheet analysis abilities.
* Experience with MRP functionality.
* Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in supply chain, operations, or related field.
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