Supply Chain Planner

Patterson Companies, Inc.•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner’s main responsibility is to provide an uninterrupted flow of materials for their assigned products or locations while optimizing total supply chain costs and fulfillment targets. The Supply Chain Planner possesses knowledge of their assigned products and vendor base. Through financial analysis, they will be able to evaluate purchase decisions against total supply chain costs. The Supply Chain Planner manages inventories and lead times using SAP tools and statistical techniques. To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, business administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Up to three (3) years purchasing and planning experience in related industry including: Material planning and forecasting using ERP tools preferably SAP
Inventory Management experience, including excess and obsolete management
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work and influence others from different functional areas and levels within and outside the organization
Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills
Proficiency in MS Office - (Word, Excel, Power Point Etc.)

Nice To Haves

APICS Knowledge
Knowledge of and/or experience in a Fortune 500 Distribution/ Logistics environment
Ability to independently organize work, decision making and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Analyze daily KPI reports with a goal to improve supply chain performance
Responsible for optimizing inventory levels and fill rates across the Patterson distribution network so that service level targets are met
Establish and maintain appropriate target stock levels, safety stock, and surge stock levels using SAP and statistical inventory management tools and techniques
Utilize product forecasts, SAP models and tools. Communicate forecasts to vendors as needed
Responsible for managing the excess (overstock) and obsolete process for assigned products. Identify and communicate obsolescence reserve requirements. Coordinate disposition, returns, and disposal
Perform daily vendor management related to inventory ordering processes.
Perform other duties as assigned