Supply Chain Planner
Spectrum Staffing Services/HRStaffers Inc. - Bridgewater, NJ
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OVERVIEWThe Supply Chain Planner organizes, and oversees all activities involved in the demand planning, identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company's goodsRESPONSIBILITIESAct as main contact between the company sites in regards to manufacturing and ordering for site in New Jersey.Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.Maintain and report performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.Develops 12-18 month rolling supply plan based of sales forecast on a monthly basis.Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.Responsible for monthly analysis of the 12-month forecast, alerting the Sales Department when discrepancies between forecasted and actual sales trends are observed.Analyses current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain.Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes. Identifies best distribution of inventory across US warehouses to efficiently service.Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and material, production and final product availabilityMonitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments. Maintains production schedule according to monthly sales forecast and customer orders.Ensures required sample stock for new customers is maintained to allow fast delivery and new business development.Review and report Manufacturing plant capacity and utilization based off supply and production plan.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering or related field required.3+ years of experience at similar position required.Prior experience in manufacturing GMP setting, food/pharma a plusExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelThorough understanding of company products and logistics. SAP/ERP/MRP ExperienceCOMPENSATION: $100,000-$110,000
Created: 2024-09-26