Master Planner – Aramids Intermediates Supply Chain Planner
About The Position
The Master Planner will lead and analyze demand during lead time, identify abnormal demand patterns and verify causes with the demand team and agree to actions. They will determine the SKU inventory levels by warehouse to support the desired level of customer service while minimizing cost and inventory. The role involves executing SKU phase in/phase out plans with the Supply Chains and Product Management, and maintaining and coordinating the relationship among Master/Asset Scheduler, Logistics Specialist and Demand Planner, ensuring integration with the medium to long term distribution plan. The Master Planner will also manage non-product inventory, work with relational functional people to find outlets or propose write-offs, and lead the resolution of short-term supply/demand imbalances at warehouses. Participation in daily/weekly/monthly planning meetings and representation of distribution requirement plans are key. The role requires maintaining accurate master data, including planning parameters, and collaborating with the demand/commercial team to validate the forecast of demand by warehouse for each SKU. Additionally, the Master Planner will lead strategic long-term planning scenarios, manage costs through production wheel management and MTO/MTS analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in material management, supply chain, business or similar field degree required
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office – strong Excel skills for data management and interpretation
- Fluent in English including speaking and writing is required
- Well organized and good documentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- General business acumen and supply chain acumen
Nice To Haves
- 8-10+ years of experience in Supply Chain or related field preferred
- Familiar with SAP-BW and APICs CPIM certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and analyze demand during lead time, identify abnormal demand patterns and verify causes with the demand team and agree to actions
- Determine the SKU inventory levels by warehouse to support the desired level of customer service while minimizing cost and inventory
- Execute the SKU phase in/phase out plans with the Supply Chains and Product Management
- Maintains and coordinates the relationship among Master/Asset Scheduler, Logistics Specialist and Demand Planner as well as ensuring integration with the medium to long term distribution plan
- Manage non product inventory and work with relational functional people to find outlet or propose write off
- Lead resolution of short-term supply/demand imbalances at warehouses
- Participates in daily/weekly/monthly planning meetings and represents distribution requirement plans as appropriate
- Maintain accurate master data including planning parameters
- Collaborate with the demand/commercial team to validate the forecast of demand by warehouse for each SKU
- Lead strategic long term planning scenarios
- Cost management: Production wheel management, MTO/MTS analysis and leadership
- Master data management
- Supports continuous improvement
Benefits
- comprehensive pay and benefits package
- competitive pay and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
