Supply Chain Planner

Zoetis•Charles City, IA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner position supports the Supply Chain and Process Team, scheduling production by monitoring the customer demand, creating and releasing the production order, ensuring the timely release of production lots, and supporting the replenishment process. Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.

Requirements

BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
Experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
Experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
Knowledge and understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
Proficient math skills.
Extensive computer work is necessary for this position.
Long periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business, or related business/technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Create & release production orders.
Monitor customer demand and communicate supply availability with global customers.
Troubleshoot any anomalies (e.g., trends) and work with Ring Roles to determine how to address them.
Create shop floor schedules.
Run inventory reports and prepare Days on Hand reports.
Participate in OpEx projects.
Ensure the timely release of production lots, through coordination with Quality, and other Ring Roles (e.g., tracking and assisting prioritization of QAR closure.
Support unplanned event management (e.g., events that affect material flow across two or more rhythm cycles).
Arrange for proper monitoring and follow up to assure timely disposition of all slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Manage proper inventory controls within the PT to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventories for all Charles City Operations and DCs.
Take corrective action on those items that are not within established inventory levels.
Manage kanbans.
Actively participate in annual budget process.
Closely follow-up on distressed inventory and assure an efficient process to reduce the “in process” DI.
Evaluate and manage Quarantine & “on Hold” inventories and provide tools & follow up to reduce them.