Supply Planner

Description
Job Summary

As a Supply Chain Planning & Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and executing supply plans for a complex site or multiple sites within a region. This includes managing purchase orders, inventory, supplier performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure production continuity and aftermarket support. The role demands strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage high-volume, complex supply chain scenarios.

Key Responsibilities Supply Planning & Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts and rough-cut capacity.
• Disaggregate demand plans into actionable time buckets (monthly, weekly, product-level).
• Manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) and execute supply plan scenarios.
• Synchronize production across the network, considering constraints and inventory needs.

Purchase Order & Inventory Management

• Create and manage purchase orders based on demand forecasts.
• Track order status to ensure timely delivery and avoid stockouts or overstocking.
• Collaborate with planning teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Supplier Performance Monitoring

• Monitor supplier KPIs such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full), quality, and responsiveness.
• Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.

Internal Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with planning, operations, finance, and engineering teams.
• Align procurement activities with production schedules and budget constraints.

Aftermarket Support

• Forecast and procure spare parts based on failure rates, warranty data, and historical usage.
• Ensure availability of critical service components to avoid delays.

Responsibilities
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, CPIM) are a plus.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Core Competencies

• Values Differences – Embraces diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively – Tailors communication to different audiences.
• Customer Focus – Delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results – Achieves goals even under pressure.
• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves efficiency and effectiveness.

Technical Competencies

• Materials Planning System Utilization
• Part Change Control Management
• Detailed Capacity Planning
• Master Supply Scheduling
• Materials KPI Management
• Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)
• Material Planning & Root Cause Analysis

Qualifications
Skills and Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or production scheduling.
• Proficiency in inventory management and materials planning systems.
• Experience with tools like Advanced Planning Command Centre, BI Dashboards, Excel, Access, TOAD, OMS, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex, high-volume supply chain scenarios.

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