Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Department: Supply Chain Team
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

Position Summary:
The Supply Chain Planner is a key member of the Supply Chain Team who will lead the supply planning process. This role is responsible and will oversee inventory requirements with a focus on aligning demand and supply that will enable Kris-Tech to meet sales objectives while effectively managing cashflow. Works closely in a cross- functional setting with all internal Team Members and some key suppliers, while providing continuous feedback, ideas, and problem-solving analysis to support Kris-Tech’s strategic plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Calculate and continuously update inventory targets and reorder points based on service level, historical demands, and variability.
• Generate weekly and monthly material availability reports while measuring impact of forecast accuracy.
• Develop periodic ordering cycles based on an ABC analysis and associated parameters.
• Prepares and reports out inventory projections, turns, and other key inventory related metrics.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives around planning methods, forecasting techniques, and SKU rationalization.
• Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for planning processes and related systems.
• Collaboratively works with Information Systems team to identify initiatives focused on the automation of scheduling requirements, procurement, and inventory management.
• Collaboratively works with Operations, Sales and Finance Teams to identify KPIs focused on capturing scheduling and inventory effectiveness.
• Other job responsibilities to be assigned at Manger discretion.

Ideal candidate will exhibit the following skill sets:

• Problem solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Strong communicator; both written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic cross functional team setting.
• Detail oriented with the ability to lead strategic initiatives.
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and supply planning.
• Strong analytical and extensive spreadsheet analysis abilities.
• Experience with MRP functionality.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in supply chain, operations, or related field.

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