Supply Network Planner III

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Supply Chain Team as a Global Supply Network Planner III.

Summary
The Supply Network Planner III 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.  

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.

Qualifications

The Global Supply Network Planner III requires a track record of delivering high impact results and four (4) – six (6) 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

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, and talking or hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, walking, using hands/fingers to handle and/or feel and reaching with hands and arms; less than 1/3 of time climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 10 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
Vision: Requires accurate close, distance and color vision, and the ability to focus.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting with very limited exposure; less than 1/3 of time exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and extreme heat/cold.
Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise conditions.