Supply Planner

Techtronic Industries - TTI•Anderson, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TTI Power Equipment, has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a Supply Planner that is responsible for maintaining an accurate Production, Sales, and Inventory Plan to support company and customer expectations within acceptable inventory targets. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays. Scope This position will define inventory targets and purchasing needs to support company sales while exceeding service level and turns targets. Planners work closely with multiple associates across the supply chain to ensure expectations are clearly defined, including: Sales managers, product development teams, and demand planners to capture best collaborative forecast Factory teams to ensure expectations are clearly defined and that goods ship on time while managing inventory within budget requirements. Purchasing to ensure factory purchase orders are aligned to timing needs Customers to align retail sales expectations, assist with the containerization of direct flow goods, and address opportunities Distribution to make sure orders are shipping timely and event expectations are communicated. TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today. TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Operations, or related field preferred OR equivalent experience.
2-4 years supply chain experience and related experience with retail sales, marketing, transportation, distribution, purchasing, or manufacturing.
Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving ability a must.
Strong attention to detail required
Effective project management skills and team leadership skills
Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite applications with advanced Excel skills
Demonstrate statistical, analytical and mathematical aptitude
Ability to develop and manage metrics that drive performance
Strong interpersonal skills to work on a fast paced multi-tasked team
Ability to work in a process driven environment where priorities change rapidly with firm deadlines
SAP Experience a plus
Ability to travel periodically as needed

Responsibilities

The Supply Planner maintains a PSI (Production, Sales, and Inventory Plan), improve processes, exceed company service level expectations, and define opportunities to reduce costs.
Define inventory needs to support customer replenishment and event execution
Obtain, analyze and interpret supply chain relevant data from multiple sources
Define factory orders to ensure an adequate supply of finished product for required forecasted demand
Track factory production, inbound shipments and customer orders to expectations
Ensure production is on time and define solutions as failures occur
Successfully deliver New Product through the stages of Capacity Evaluation, Ramp Up Production & In Market Delivery
Coordinate plant transfers between factories
Maintain reports critical to business function, including financial forecast, inventory projections, and service performance
Capture failures, root cause, corrective action, and document accountability
Build relationships throughout supply chain to recognize and address process improvement opportunities
Facilitate Global Capacity Planning to deliver aggressive 98% SL, and assess capacity expansion needs