Supply Chain Planner - Fasteners and Plates

Amrize•Nashville, TN

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Supply Operations Analyst is responsible for planning and coordinating the HBE supply chain using the most efficient and effective means available. This can include supply & capacity planning, and distribution of finished goods. This position focuses on ensuring that supply capacity can support customer demand through the Sales and Operations Planning process. Coordination and communication is wide ranging including: Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Quality, Logistics, HBE sites and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years directly related experience or at least 10 years of directly related experience.
Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office and other ERP systems preferred
Advanced planning & analytical capability
1-3 years managing external vendors preferred
Excellent communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

Take ownership of supplier performance for select vendors
Coordinate development of Vendor Product Purchase Plan considering scheduling guidelines, Sales input, facility capacity
Document supply/demand/capacity balances, trends, and supplier interruptions
Utilizing SAP functionality, timely PO creation to meet demand and vendor lead times – twice weekly minimum depending on SKU
Review mid-to-long range stocking plans (3-18 months) based on a monthly Demand Forecast; present any foreseen issues in S&OP Meetings
Track monthly performance (receipts & sales) versus S&OP plan
PO ETA Tracking Sheet – update vendor committed delivery dates and communicate changes as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction, automatically update via LSMW
Support the build out of vendor scorecards, measuring service levels and communication
Lead vendor meetings to review service levels and critical shipments/ misses
Based on monthly variances to sales plan, coordinate with the Sales team for Sales control of items/plants that have over-sold forecast or promotional plans for items/plants that have under-sold forecast
Work with Customer Service team to process returns, expedite products, and other customer requests/ queries
Partner with Procurement category managers in cost analysis, RFP/RFQ processes and Budgeting for strategic sourcing initiatives
Proactively work with suppliers to monitor and improve their performance
Provide timely updates to management and internal customers on key accessory issues
Collaborate with IT groups to streamline SKU/ inventory management
Plan and direct the deployment of Holcim products consistent with marketing requirements and sound inventory control
Ensure proper SKU/ site mix strategies to cover demand and eliminate stranded inventory
Coordinate development of short- and long-range inventory health targets and strategy, measure against
Support new product launch by sourcing and developing new products at the optimal source for the Supply Chain network
Coordinate inventory control by developing make to order/make to stock decisions, dispositioning slow moving and obsolete materials and establishing safety stocks
Evaluate inventory for slow moving/ obsolete items, provide recommendations to Product Management team for updates to portfolio offering
Coordinate development of analytical techniques providing optimal visibility to drive effective decision making
Lead various cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program