Supply Planner

Briggs & Stratton • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Planner ensures that resources are adequately planned to support the supply of products and services and meet customer needs in accordance with the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process calendar. The role validates the balance of supply and demand over short- and long-term planning horizons. It prepares supply plans and metrics for monthly review, coordinates cross-functional resolution or escalation of supply-cycle issues, and identifies process improvements. The planner presents data and analysis to stakeholders, maintains accurate planning parameters across plants and businesses, and updates master planning policies, procedures, and work instructions. The position calls for urgency, drive, analytical ability, customer focus, and attention to detail. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of experience in planning, production planning, forecasting, and supply chain analytics.
• At least three years of experience working with planning tools and software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort making presentations to small- to medium-sized groups.
• Ability to work across multiple business functions and balance conflicting priorities.
• Advanced analytical and statistical abilities, including standard deviation, forecast error, bias, safety stock calculations, and mean average percent error (MAPE).
• Expert computer skills with Microsoft Office, Google Applications, and other software associated with assigned work.
• Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
• Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.

Nice To Haves

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

Responsibilities

• Plan the resources required to meet anticipated demand.
• Prepare monthly supply plans and related metric analyses for approval and review in monthly supply review (future IBP) meetings.
• Ensure issues arising during the monthly supply cycle are reviewed cross-functionally, resolved, or escalated with recommendations and alternatives for closure.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement plans to optimize supply management and meet company objectives.
• Present data, conduct analysis, and facilitate dialogue across key stakeholder groups to deliver the supply plan in support of the unconstrained demand plan.
• Establish and ensure active, effective processes in all plants and businesses for maintaining accurate planning parameters.
• Develop, update, and maintain master planning policies, procedures, and work instructions to meet current requirements and target business results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time