Planner

CooperCompanies•Henrietta, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies, we’re driven by a unifying purpose to help people to experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com . Job Summary: A Planner is primarily responsible for taking ownership of products. This includes but not limited to monitoring customer service and optimized inventory levels through detailed data analysis and managing the end-to-end resupply planning process. This role involves analyzing demand forecasts, executing order release, troubleshooting inventory/transactional discrepancies, and collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver to company objectives. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are crucial for success in this position.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related field required
2+ years of Supply Chain/Planning or related experience preferred.
Experience working in a Regulated environment preferred.
ERP/Planning software experience required
Proficient in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; advanced skillset preferred.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to utilize data from multiple sources.
Able to utilize ERP and Planning systems
Outstanding communication skills required – verbal, written and presentation.
Able to work effectively on an independent basis, or within a team environment (team environment with independent work, requiring significant interaction with peers, customers and colleagues).
Able to work in a Regulated environment, which includes the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Completion of, or in progress of, APICS, CPIM, or CSCP Certification strongly desired.
Logility or o9 preferred.
knowledge/experience with Oracle and Logility or o9 preferred.
Willing and able to travel to global locations (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manages inventory at both product and item level to achieve organizational goals through product availability and inventory optimization.
Executes the resupply plan through local and global packaging and distribution functions.
Works closely with Manufacturing Planning Teams and the Global Supply Chain Team in support of global service, inventory level goals and to resolve supply chain issues.
Provides input and executes to monthly Demand and Operations Planning process.
Collaborates with Commercial on new product launch expectations and supports product lifecycle through to discontinuation.
Monitors resupply of products using CooperVision’s business analytic tools to identify priorities and to ensure a high level of customer service.
Makes planning decisions and recommends opportunities to improve resupply policy.
Communicates effectively and timely through supply chain hierarchy and key external stakeholders to highlight potential risks and opportunities.
Participates on behalf of Supply Chain Planning for continuous improvement and change management projects.
Supports team members in planning strategies and best practices.
Troubleshoots and resolves transactional/inventory/system discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
Provides insightful recommendations to bridge the gap between business process and Planning system configurations.
Ensures compliance with inventory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.