Planner

Job Summary

A Planner is primarily responsible for taking ownership of products. This includes but not limited to monitoring customer service and optimized inventory levels through detailed data analysis and managing the end-to-end resupply planning process. This role involves analyzing demand forecasts, executing order release, troubleshooting inventory/transactional discrepancies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver to company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory at both product and item level to achieve organizational goals through product availability and inventory optimization.
• Executes the resupply plan through local and global packaging and distribution functions.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Planning Teams and the Global Supply Chain Team in support of global service, inventory level goals and to resolve supply chain issues.
• Provides input and executes to monthly Demand and Operations Planning process.
• Collaborates with Commercial on new product launch expectations and supports product lifecycle through to discontinuation.
• Makes planning decisions and recommends opportunities to improve resupply policy.
• Communicates effectively and timely through supply chain hierarchy and key external stakeholders to highlight potential risks and opportunities.
• Supports team members in planning strategies and best practices.
• Troubleshoots and resolves transactional/inventory/system discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
• Provides insightful recommendations to bridge the gap between business process and Planning system configurations.
• Sets up and maintains inventory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Completion of, or in progress of, APICS, CPIM, or CSCP Certification strongly desired.
• 2+ years of Supply Chain/Planning or related experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Regulated environment preferred.
• ERP/Planning software experience required; Logility or o9 preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint; advanced skillset preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to utilize data from multiple sources.
• Able to utilize ERP and Planning systems; knowledge/experience with Oracle and Logility or o9 preferred.
• Willing and able to travel to global locations (preferred).
• Outstanding communication skills required – verbal, written and presentation.
• Able to work effectively on an independent basis, or within a team environment (team environment with independent work, requiring significant interaction with peers, customers and colleagues).
• Able to work in a Regulated environment, which includes the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Travel

5% domestic and international travel.