Supply chain Planning Specialist

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in business or technical field (Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or Statistics).
• APICS or equivalent certification desired (CPIM or CSCP)

Experience:
• SAP and Microsoft Excel (intermediate) experience required
• BPCS experience ideal
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in planning/supply chain management or scheduling functions using an MRP and/or ERP system.

Knowledge and Skills:
• 1-3 years’ experience creating and analyzing data using SAP and Microsoft Office Access, Excel, and Word.
• Strong analytical abilities with problem solving techniques, unconditional commitment to teamwork and communication.

Job Summary:

• Establish, manage, review, and communicate the master production schedule, for select items, to achieve Business Unit objectives for customer service and resource management.

• The Planning and Scheduling Specialist is a mid-level technical position in the Supply Chain function.

• The position is also expected to be a subject matter expert and is able to run cross-functional supply chain improvements. The position has the ability to clearly communicate complex data in an easy to understand format.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Plan and control all scheduling activities supporting assigned items.

Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support target consistent with On Time In Full (OTIF) 97%, On Promise 97% (year end avg.; ship date), and equal to or less than eight week lead time per line.
• Provide back up for the Supervisor, Planning & Scheduling as needed.
• Review MRP and release shop orders
• Prepare and issue batch records to production
• Track bulk inventory receipts to ensure stock is allocated for Fine Chemicals.
• Coordinate movement of raw material inventory between facilities and between item numbers, including support of specialized raw material items restricted to certain customer formulations.
• Monitor shop floor activities to ensure promise dates are met.
• Clearly communicate complex data and supply chains to the business teams.
• Update and revise plans for changes in lead times, order quantities, service level and sourcing locations.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the planning team.
• Analyze and request lead time updates for produced items..
• Miscellaneous duties as required including rotation of after-hours support.
• Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule.