Local Supply Chain Planner

IFF•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Local Supply Chain Planner (LSCP) is primarily responsible to ensure timely supply of materials to the local plant for uninterrupted production processing. The Local Supply Chain Planner (LSCP) is also responsible to follow up on all activities that require immediate action. The Local Supply Chain Planner (LSCP) is the main point of contact at a Taste compounding plant to translate the demands, requirements and special needs to the Regional Supply Chain Planners (RSCP). The LSCP is also the executor of planning activities which cannot be undertaken by centralized team. (eg bulk items planning, physical return, etc.) Call off of bulk materials and coordinate the receipt of bulk materials from a staging area. Mitigate any raw material shortages as a result of an unexpected inventory write-off or internal rejection in close coordination with the RSCP. a.In case of Quality Issues: communicate to QC in order to indicate the solution to solve the blocked stock, i.e. discard, return to use, or use as BU or up to certain level. Keep GSC Planner about this decision. In case of return to vendor, coordinate the execution of return with Warehouse and Outbound department. b.In case of inventory discrepancies, get the information from Finished Goods Planning/Production/WHS and communicate RSC Planner properly. Inform if an extra purchase is needed. If cannot wait for RSC Planner action (time zone) proceed with an extra purchase or deal with FG Planner to reschedule out specific POs/PRs. Collaborate with regional supply chain planner and global procurement in finding local vendors in case of unexpected supply issues. Coordinating and follow up with Inbound Material Coordinator for original paper work and incoming shipments. Be owner of physical part of pre-shipment samples process: pass the sample to WHC for goods receiving, and past the sample to QC for testing, follow-up the results together with RSCP. Be responsible to assure E&Rs execution at production floor and warehouse: material movement, labelling properly, request for DMA/Fixed Bin update. Communicate to RSCP any possible relevant FG rejection which impacts RM availability and triggers extra RM purchases. Act as a conduit between the commercial organization, Customer Service and the Global Master Planner/RSCP for all market relevant information (New Wins, Demand increases, Business Lost, Must Win Projects). Take part of meetings (Production, QC, Global Procurement, Plant Manager, and Customer Service) and translate to the Regional Supply Chain Planner which is relevant to meet plant expectations. Continues looking for improvements in processes and flow which results for benefits for Supply Chain and for Operations. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

Requirements

Ensure timely supply of materials to the local plant for uninterrupted production processing.
Follow up on all activities that require immediate action.
Act as the main point of contact at a Taste compounding plant to translate demands, requirements, and special needs to the Regional Supply Chain Planners (RSCP).
Execute planning activities that cannot be undertaken by the centralized team (e.g., bulk items planning, physical return).
Call off bulk materials and coordinate their receipt from a staging area.
Mitigate raw material shortages due to unexpected inventory write-offs or internal rejections in close coordination with the RSCP.
Communicate with QC to determine solutions for blocked stock (discard, return to use, use as BU, or use up to a certain level) and inform the GSC Planner.
Coordinate the execution of returns to vendors with Warehouse and Outbound departments.
Obtain information from Finished Goods Planning/Production/WHS regarding inventory discrepancies and communicate properly to the RSC Planner.
Inform if an extra purchase is needed.
Proceed with an extra purchase or deal with FG Planner to reschedule specific POs/PRs if RSC Planner action cannot be waited for due to time zone differences.
Collaborate with regional supply chain planners and global procurement in finding local vendors for unexpected supply issues.
Coordinate and follow up with the Inbound Material Coordinator for original paperwork and incoming shipments.
Own the physical part of the pre-shipment samples process: pass the sample to WHC for goods receiving, pass the sample to QC for testing, and follow up on results with the RSCP.
Assure E&Rs execution at the production floor and warehouse: material movement, proper labeling, request for DMA/Fixed Bin update.
Communicate to RSCP any relevant FG rejection that impacts RM availability and triggers extra RM purchases.
Act as a conduit between the commercial organization, Customer Service, and the Global Master Planner/RSCP for all market-relevant information (New Wins, Demand increases, Business Lost, Must Win Projects).
Participate in meetings (Production, QC, Global Procurement, Plant Manager, and Customer Service) and translate relevant information to the Regional Supply Chain Planner to meet plant expectations.
Continuously look for improvements in processes and flow that benefit Supply Chain and Operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely supply of materials to the local plant for uninterrupted production processing.
Follow up on all activities that require immediate action.
Act as the main point of contact at a Taste compounding plant to translate demands, requirements, and special needs to the Regional Supply Chain Planners (RSCP).
Execute planning activities that cannot be undertaken by the centralized team (e.g., bulk items planning, physical return).
Call off bulk materials and coordinate their receipt from a staging area.
Mitigate raw material shortages due to unexpected inventory write-offs or internal rejections in close coordination with the RSCP.
Communicate with QC to determine solutions for blocked stock (discard, return to use, use as BU, or use up to a certain level) and inform the GSC Planner.
Coordinate the execution of returns to vendors with Warehouse and Outbound departments.
Obtain information from Finished Goods Planning/Production/WHS regarding inventory discrepancies and communicate properly to the RSC Planner.
Inform if an extra purchase is needed.
Proceed with an extra purchase or deal with FG Planner to reschedule specific POs/PRs if RSC Planner action cannot be waited for due to time zone differences.
Collaborate with regional supply chain planners and global procurement in finding local vendors for unexpected supply issues.
Coordinate and follow up with the Inbound Material Coordinator for original paperwork and incoming shipments.
Own the physical part of the pre-shipment samples process: pass the sample to WHC for goods receiving, pass the sample to QC for testing, and follow up on results with the RSCP.
Assure E&Rs execution at the production floor and warehouse: material movement, proper labeling, request for DMA/Fixed Bin update.
Communicate to RSCP any relevant FG rejection that impacts RM availability and triggers extra RM purchases.
Act as a conduit between the commercial organization, Customer Service, and the Global Master Planner/RSCP for all market-relevant information (New Wins, Demand increases, Business Lost, Must Win Projects).
Participate in meetings (Production, QC, Global Procurement, Plant Manager, and Customer Service) and translate relevant information to the Regional Supply Chain Planner to meet plant expectations.
Continuously look for improvements in processes and flow that benefit Supply Chain and Operations.