Kodak Moments - Planning Specialist - P1

Kodak Alaris•Windsor, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that delivers future value through customer solutions, leveraging advanced, patented intellectual property, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. They aim to make businesses run faster, governments run smarter, and provide consumers with innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy memories. Kodak Moments, a division of Kodak Alaris, is a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties, inspiring consumers to bring memories to life with high-quality photo products and experiences. With over 100,000 consumer touchpoints across 30 countries, their mission is to be the brand consumers choose to celebrate and preserve life's memories. Kodak Alaris Colorado houses Kodak Moments Thermal Media Manufacturing and the Windsor Regional Distribution Center, responsible for manufacturing and distributing thermal media for photographic applications. The Regional Consumables Planner is a key position within Kodak Alaris Colorado (KAC) Thermal Media Manufacturing (TMM) and Kodak Moments (KM), responsible for monthly production planning, coordination with key suppliers, weekly planning for KAC TMM, maintenance of inventory models, management of connected flow processes, and incorporation of R&D, QC, and productivity programs into manufacturing.

Requirements

Use of AX, Including Sales & Planning Modules and Production Modules (to Create Orders, “See” Inventory, etc.)
Strong Math skills; ability to understand units of measure
Understanding of Production Flow
Use of Microsoft Office Programs such as Outlook, Word, Power Point, with intermediate skills in Excel
Comfortable using supplier websites
Use of the Thermal Media Information System (TMIS)
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing (Production Control Systems, Use of Kanban, etc.)
Understanding of Internal and External Logistics for Thermal Media
Ability to Compile and Organize Information for Sharing Throughout an Organization (from Operations to Management) and at the Worldwide Level (Numerous Countries, Regions, etc.)
Ability to multi-task
Analysis of Complex Situations, the Ability to Recognize Key Issues and the Generation of Data-Driven Recommendations for Management
Ability to Work Independently or as Part of a Larger Team
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Must be Data Driven and Detail Oriented
Excellent Communication (Verbal and Written) Skills
High Level of Initiative and Ability to Work with Minimal Guidance (Self-Directed)
Strong Work Ethic
High School Diploma Required
Minimum of 3 years of relatable experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
Ability to build strong working relationships with key local and off-site partners
Willingness to participate in worldwide forums and regional meetings during off-hours
Ability to effectively work in an environment with rapidly changing business conditions
Ability to make recommendations and decisions based on limited information

Nice To Haves

Overall Understanding of the KM Thermal Media Business is a plus.
Understanding of Colorado Thermal Media Manufacturing
Understanding of the design and use of thermal media products
Awareness of the key worldwide supply chains for thermal media
Awareness of the Key Suppliers and Customers of KAC TMM
In-Depth Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Tools (Including Visual Management, Table-Top Simulations, Elimination of Waste, Improvement of Information and Material Flows, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide daily forecast to Regional suppliers, QC, R&D, Manufacturing Managers, and Sales
Regular follow up with Regional suppliers, QC, R&D, Manufacturing Managers, and Sales to ensure supply and volumes are accurate.
Prepares and executes daily pace and release sales to warehouse
Hosts daily manufacturing Morning Market meeting
Regularly reviews all necessary changes to production orders
Hosts weekly Connected Flow Meeting and communicate MTD WW Sales update
Finished Goods PPR – Review inventory and demand position and adjust accordingly
Responds to and approves sales orders and verify items and quantities are aligned to the commercial strategy
Review and coordinate export containers across regions Logistics export shipments.
Provide daily reports to Key Supplier (Scholler) with updates on consignment, inventory reconciliation, etc.
Attend New Product commercialization meetings
Work with suppliers and Internal QC to respond to quality control requirements
Attend weekly meetings such as MTD S&OP, Chair Connected Flow Meeting, Receiver, KMC Receiver WR reconciliation, QC and provide data updates to the teams
Manage Supplier (Scholler) receiver Wide Roll shipments for KMC and provide updates in weekly BSCW Scholler receiver file update meetings
Manage and provide Slit Intermediate Receiver Rolls and Finished Good Reports to management and suppliers
Maintain and provide monthly report data for deployment breakout file/plan and SMI – Slow Moving Inventory
Develop KMC MFG Monthly Thermal Takt Plan for WW demand.
Create monthly FSJ receiver consignment purchase orders.
Determine EMEA monthly task requirements for thermal.
Travel and Leisure CTP, Sales Pivot table
Develop Rochester MFG Monthly Optical Media Takt Plan for WW demand.
Issue Quarterly purchase agreement for consignment receiver WR.
Develop forecasts for external vendors for Epson Inks WW demand
Update CF Map rails
KMC MFG Capacity Chart
MFG daily box sheet create and manage.
FSC Reporting to compliance evaluation.
MFG daily
MFG daily deployment file for transfer order requirements
CF MAP New Month Rail updates
Non-US Inventory on Working Day of new month
USC Pre-D&OP & APAC Pre-D&OP