Supply Chain Planner 2

Busch Group•Chesapeake, VA

2d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Busch Vacuum Solutions is seeking a Supply Chain Planner II for their Regional Distribution Center in Chesapeake, VA. This role is crucial for ensuring materials and inventory are effectively planned to meet customer demand and operational needs. The planner will analyze demand, inventory, supplier performance, and capacity to make informed decisions and maintain optimal inventory levels. This position involves cross-functional collaboration with suppliers, Operations, Sourcing, and other internal teams to proactively address material shortages, demand changes, and other supply chain challenges. The role utilizes ERP planning tools and processes, including MRP, forecasting, Master Production Scheduling, and Capacity Requirements Planning, to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and improve overall supply chain performance. This is a full-time, onsite position (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with minimal travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field: Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment analyzing and recommending material replenishment, or equivalent years of formal education: Required
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Required
Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Required
Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
Ability and willingness to travel (up to 5%) domestically to include overnights for training purposes
Valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment that meets Busch insurance standards
Employment with Busch Vacuum Solutions requires current work authorization in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

MBA: Preferred
Thorough understanding and practical application of statistical methods: Strongly Preferred
Experience with SAP: Strongly Preferred
APICS: Strongly Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP): Preferred
Supply Management (CPSM) certification or Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM): Preferred
Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzes, plans, releases, controls, reschedules, and cancels materials and components that support production orders based on requirements in ERP via MRP.
Analyzes requirements for assigned suppliers, resources, and production lines and makes decisions regarding supply chain strategies that maximize material effectiveness while maintaining expected customer service levels and inventory targets.
Maintains adequate stock levels to meet production and spare parts demands while keeping inventory at desired targets and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Oversees and analyzes material requirements and makes procurement recommendations regarding purchase orders and/or supply strategies based on customer demand and trends.
Contacts suppliers and/or work centers regarding material issues resulting from demand fluctuations, delayed receipts, quality issues, and other supply chain challenges.
Selects the appropriate mode of transportation to meet requirements while keeping transportation costs to a minimum.
Maintains master data within ERP, including lead times, lot sizes, planning strategies, reorder points, firm and trade-off zones, and other relevant planning parameters.
Maintains records and documentation related to past activities, order specifications, supplier specifications, and performance histories.
Implements engineering changes.
Reviews planning documents including Planned Releases, Shortage Reports, Line Leader updates, Article Inspection Reports, Engineering Change Reports, Material Discrepancy Reports, and other planning reports for accuracy and data requirements.
Creates, maintains, and uploads forecasts within ERP.
Executes the Master Production Schedule based on monthly changes in sales and capacity constraints.
Maintains Work Centers, Routings, Bills of Materials (BoMs), and other relevant master data within ERP.
Coordinates with Accounting and Sourcing Buyers to resolve quantity discrepancies.
Leads task forces or group efforts related to purchasing, planning, and analysis.
Liaises with customers, suppliers, and operations.
Works cross-functionally to resolve defective or unacceptable goods and develop appropriate plans for the future.
Participates in and, as directed, leads lean process improvement and problem-solving activities.
Participates in meetings, conferences, seminars, training, and other technical programs to remain current in material/procurement management policies, procedures, and industry developments.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.