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Supply Planner

Techtronic Industries - TTI, Granite Heights, WI, United States


TTI Power Equipment, has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a

Supply Planner

that is responsible for maintaining an accurate Production, Sales, and Inventory Plan to support company and customer expectations within acceptable inventory targets. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.

*We are considering only local candidates at this time*

Scope
This position will define inventory targets and purchasing needs to support company sales while exceeding service level and turns targets. Planners work closely with multiple associates across the supply chain to ensure expectations are clearly defined, including:

Sales managers, product development teams, and demand planners to capture best collaborative forecast

Factory teams to ensure expectations are clearly defined and that goods ship on time while managing inventory within budget requirements.

Purchasing to ensure factory purchase orders are aligned to timing needs

Customers to align retail sales expectations, assist with the containerization of direct flow goods, and address opportunities

Distribution to make sure orders are shipping timely and event expectations are communicated.

Primary Responsibilities
The Supply Planner maintains a PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory Plan), improve processes, exceed company service level expectations, and define opportunities to reduce costs.

Define inventory needs to support customer replenishment and event execution

Obtain, analyze and interpret supply chain relevant data from multiple sources

Define factory orders to ensure an adequate supply of finished product for required forecasted demand

Track factory production, inbound shipments and customer orders to expectations

Ensure production is on time and define solutions as failures occur

Successfully deliver New Product through the stages of Capacity Evaluation, Ramp Up Production & In Market Delivery

Coordinate plant transfers between factories

Maintain reports critical to business function, including financial forecast, inventory projections, and service performance

Capture failures, root cause, corrective action, and document accountability

Build relationships throughout supply chain to recognize and address process improvement opportunities

Facilitate Global Capacity Planning to deliver aggressive 98% SL, and assess capacity expansion needs

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Operations, or related field preferred OR equivalent experience.

2-4 years supply chain experience and related experience with retail sales, marketing, transportation, distribution, purchasing, or manufacturing.

Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability a must. Strong attention to detail required

Effective project management skills and team leadership skills

Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite applications with advanced Excel skills

Demonstrate statistical, analytical and mathematical aptitude

Ability to develop and manage metrics that drive performance

Strong interpersonal skills to work on a fast paced multi-tasked team

Ability to work in a process driven environment where priorities change rapidly with firm deadlines

Ability to travel periodically as needed

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