Supply Network Planner IV

HarbisonWalker International • Pittsburgh, PA

5h

About The Position

The Global Supply Network Planner IV is accountable for the coordination of centralized and plant planning activities and supporting execution activities. Critical processes to be managed in the role include the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process (SIOP), ABC-XYZ / inventory segmentation, min/max planning, ERP Health and E&O Health.

Requirements

• The Global Supply Network Planner IV requires a track record of delivering high impact results and over eight (8) years of professional Supply Chain/Scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment participating in planning performance metrics to obtain lean production ideals; work in progress and finished goods inventory levels, customer service levels, work order management performance, manufacturing capacity and quality metrics.
• Requires B.S. degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or related field
• Requires computer operation skills including, expert skills working with Microsoft Office Suite and using an ERP system
• Requires strong strategic thinking and business problem solving skills
• Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Requires knowledge of supply chain programs (Campaigns, Rhythm Wheels, Advanced Supply Chain Planning, Finite Scheduling)
• Requires knowledge of material requirements planning in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Leading and facilitating Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to effectively execute a production schedule related to specific product lines
• Developing the processes and parameters needed to ensure production facility has the tools to achieve planned schedules
• Serving as the liaison between sales and operations; assisting in making decisions on production priorities and expedites based on the overall needs of the business; communicating efficient methods on production and shipping schedules
• Managing ABC/XYZ analysis, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), min/max levels and lead time alignments to execute a release/placement strategy and ensure execution in scheduling and order fulfillment activities
• Monitoring and maintaining accuracy of critical system parameters and protecting integrity of execution activities driven by the ERP
• Collaborating with HarbisonWalker International production sites to analyze and monitor the material requirements planning (MRP) forecast to ensure accuracy for proper planning
• Completing critical process control measure reporting to sustain ongoing process integrity – Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) execution and ongoing make-to-stock health reporting
• Supporting the HarbisonWalker Business System (HBS) including 5S by identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous process improvement as metrics warrant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level