Sr. Supply Planner

Atkore•Dallas, TX

71d•$76,160 - $104,720•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Sr. Supply Planner for Plastic Pipe & Conduit Strategic Business Unit to be located at our Dallas, TX facility. Reporting to the Sr. Manager - Supply Planning, this person will be responsible for driving industry leading customer service levels and inventory optimization. This role is charting the customer to the supply chain through the creation and sustainment of lean based supply chain techniques and programs. Additionally, this role works cross functional with Sales and Operations to ensure that the supply planning processes are executed to meet customer needs while cost/service tradeoffs options are considered to drive continual business improvement and control.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields.
Minimum 4-7 years of demand or inventory planning experience.
Proven experience in creating Excel/Database files is required with SQL query building experience preferred.
Proven ability to identify areas for improvement for lean advancement and champion change.
Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with all organizational levels. Must include written and verbal skills.
Experience using an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
Experience using an MRP system such as JDE, JDA Fulfillment, or SAP APO.
Position will require frequent communication with production and logistics partners and occasional visits to areas in which designated PPE will be required.
Position will require sitting and standing.
Employee may occasionally lift and/or move boxes or equipment
10-15% travel may be required.
All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification or Six Sigma/Lean Principles knowledge a plus.
Demonstrated skills in implementing and using formal continuous process improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

Optimize inventory stocking levels and location to most effectively service customer demand and reduce freight costs.
Lead the Supply/Demand balancing portion of the SIOP process.
Balance MRP requirements with plant capacity to best service responsible businesses.
Manage consignments to agent warehouses and Regional Distribution Centers.
Manage 3rd party sourced inventory to agent warehouses and Regional Distribution Centers.
Communicate with customer service regarding availability for each location.
Improve availability of stocking products and meeting promise dates on all made to order items (MTO).
Identify and manage excess & obsolete product.
Review and track all customer back orders by working with plants/suppliers to reduce lead times.
Track, report, and analyze performance results to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Review and root cause missed customer orders for implementation of preventative countermeasures.
Develop presentations that illustrate key points and drive to business decisions.
Work with key stakeholders to identify alternate solutions to combat constrained supply situations.
Continuously looking for lean opportunities to improve current toolset and streamlining processes.
Creating standard work documents for procedures and responsibilities.
Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during constrained supply
All other duties as assigned.