Supply Chain Planner
About The Position
UPM Adhesive Materials is seeking a Supply Planner to lead inventory and supply planning for our manufacturing operations, including production planning, capacity alignment, and material flow. This role involves owning inventory planning for laminated products, translating demand plans into feasible supply plans, and executing weekly production planning and scheduling. The Supply Planner will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Customer Service, and Procurement to ensure alignment on order fulfillment, priorities, and material availability. Key responsibilities include managing production order flow, responding to supply constraints, supporting product transitions, and managing the sample order process. The role also involves partnering with Operations on capacity and labor planning, and leading continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization and planning efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations (manufacturing experience preferred)
- Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with data sets
- Strong understanding of inventory planning and management, MRP activities, capacity planning, and finite scheduling principles
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, plant-facing environment, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address day-to-day operational challenges
- Proactive and accountable, with a willingness to take ownership and a continuous improvement mindset that challenges the status quo
- Cross-functional collaborator with a customer-oriented, service-driven mindset and strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Own inventory planning for laminated products, ensuring alignment with service level targets (OTIF) and working capital objectives, while maintaining inventory levels aligned with target WOS, safety stock policies, and overall inventory strategy
- Translate demand plans into feasible supply plans considering capacity, materials, labor, and operational constraints, and execute weekly production planning and scheduling activities based on demand, capacity, and material availability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Customer Service, and Procurement to align on order fulfillment, priorities, material availability, and uninterrupted production flow
- Manage production order flow including quantities, sequences, and prioritization, while maintaining and updating planning parameters and master data
- Monitor and respond to supply constraints, risks, and recovery timelines, ensuring clear communication to the commercial team and key stakeholders
- Support product transitions, changeovers, and phase-in/phase-out activities, and own and manage the sample order process to ensure timely fulfillment
- Partner with Operations to align capacity, maintenance downtime, and labor planning with the supply plan, while providing backup support across the planning team to ensure continuity
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization, planning processes, and service performance, and use analytics to identify bottlenecks, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance planning efficiency
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- paid time off
- a 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
