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We are looking for a strategic Senior Supply Planner for our operations. This is a high-impact leadership assignment designed for an experienced professional who excels at both technical supply chain strategy and people development. As a Line Manager, you will not only ensure operational excellence across your discipline but will also be responsible for mentoring technical leads and adapting departmental priorities to navigate complex resource challenges in real-time. This is typically a Assignment with more authority and responsibility at this Assignment level. It should be selected to recognize differences which are not enough to be represented by a separate Assignment level, such as increased proficiency in skills/competencies to perform responsibilities, greater impact to the business unit, customer, segment, geography, etc. May also provide guidance or leadership to other Associates.
Job Responsibility:
The design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally
Plans and coordinates the major physical distribution and materials management activities of the business unit, including distribution, transportation, production planning and inventory planning and control
may also be responsible for customer service and ordering processes
Defines and directs the strategic supply direction needed to achieve long term operating and profit goals
May be accountable for plant operations and/or multi-site operations, which provide products that meet quality, cost, volume and service criteria
Is responsible for the delivery of the financial results for all supply related activities
Manages or performs the work associated with supply planning functions including production, materials and inventory control functions, often including multiple facilities
Responsible for couples of the following: production planning and control and master scheduling, forecasts materials, builds/validates forecast models, plans and/or controls inventory of finished goods for sales warehouses, distribution centers, and factory mixing points to meet sales and distribution demand
Analyzes supply and inventory levels, inventory positioning, and planned production and sales forecasts
Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns
Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives
Requirements:
Is a Line Manager to first line manager(s) and/or Technical Leadership (Technical‐T3) roles
Is accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function
Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan
receives directional guidance from senior manager
Provides technical guidance to Associates, colleagues and/or customers