SIOP Planner (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) Planner is responsible for product category supply planning activities. This position is responsible for aligning resources to meet demand through effective planning and inventory management processes. Areas of responsibility may include more than one production area or factory location. This Individual Contributor’s responsibilities include Order Coordination and Movement, Demand and Supply Balancing, Timely Order Release, Collaborative Scheduling, Performance Metrics and Reporting, and Continuous Improvement. Demonstration of the core values of the Valmont Way is required.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR associate degree with 3+ years of experience OR 5+ years of relevant experience
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and planning techniques
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work
• Ability to aggregate, organize and process, facts, data, and other information to define a problem and develop effective solutions
• Ability to prioritize work and meet assigned goals
• Must be comfortable with daily exposure to manufacturing production environment

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Prior experience setting up and planning in a mixed model environment including make to stock, engineer to order, and configure to order methodologies
• Demonstrated abilities in visual scheduling and inventory optimization
• Prior experience with master scheduling utilizing methodologies for make to order and configure to order business
• Leads by example and earns the respect and trust of co-workers, customer, and other stakeholders
• Sets aggressive targets, accepts consequences of actions, and holds others accountable
• Thinks globally about the entire business and committed to supporting the needs and goals of an integrated global organization
• An understanding of priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements
• Communicates openly and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of mathematics and data analysis
• Knowledge of Lean planning, scheduling, and Kanban tools

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the movement of orders between sites and distribution centers, ensuring optimal allocation based on demand and inventory levels to exceed customer expectations.
• Work closely with demand planning and sales teams to understand demand forecasts and ensure appropriate supply levels are maintained.
• Continuously monitor inventory levels and proactively adjust production and distribution plans to balance demand and supply.
• Monitor and track orders as they progress through the drafting and engineering processes, ensuring adherence to established timelines.
• Identify bottlenecks or potential delays and implement corrective actions to keep orders on track for on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with site materials teams to create and manage plans that optimize resource utilization and minimize lead times.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Generate regular reports on order status, production schedules, and performance metrics, and present findings to management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the SIOP framework, and lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer.
• Create and communicate supply plan effectively to key stakeholders.
• Align schedules in support of customer demand, KPIs, division guidance for planning horizons and SIOP guidance.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to available capacity and proposed delivery date commitments.
• Optimize scheduling and inventory parameters, such as lead-times, delivery times and order file data.
• Create a level supply schedule that satisfies customer demand with optimum inventory level and resource utilization.
• Assist demand management in setting priorities when demand outstrips the division’s supply of products or the resources necessary to build the requested product.
• Work with SIOP to understand competitive lead times.
• Seek ways to reduce internal and external lead times to achieve a competitive advantage.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and coordinate with cross-functional team members to align processes and goals.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree