Merchandising & Production Planning Specialist

Anatolia; Aliağa; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job description

Anatolia is a leading industry player in the field of ceramic, tile and natural stone products, which was founded in Canada, 1995. Anatolia is leading brand and supplier to some of the largest distributors and national DIY chains throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Toronto; continues to grow globally with a corporate perspective based on passion, dedication and excellence.

Anatolia has been operating in Aliaga, Izmir, Turkey since August, 2017 in its 40,000-square meter Distribution Centre. This facility serves the North American, European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Anatolia won the title of "Best Supplier Partner" of 2021 in the United States and the title of "Best Managed Companies 2025 Platinum Standard" by Deloitte in Canada. Anatolia aims to break new ground in Turkey and in the world with its up-to-date technology production facility, which started production in August 2023, with a closed area of 200,000 m².

Anatolia; is looking for Merchandising Specialist teammate who can contribute to the company's values and provide quality service to our internal and external stakeholders. With this role, you will have the opportunity to be a part of our culture based on innovation, passion and excellence, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, talent is rewarded and diversity is respected.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or any related field,
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of SAP Production Planning Module is preferred,
• Good proficiency in MS Excel,
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment,
• Good command of English,
• Experience in woodwork, printing, assembly and tile industry is considered an asset,
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• High attention to detail,
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, coworkers, and cross-functional teams,
• Effective communication skills across different levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all production related SAP tasks from the creation of Item Masters to releasing finished goods to warehouses,
• Maintain a precise Item Master database by accurately assigning all required attributes and inventory parameters,
• Create and maintain accurate Bill of Materials and Routings for assembly items,
• Calculate material and labor requirements for Merchandising products using material yield calculations and time studies.
• Perform material and labor analysis regularly to ensure products are produced within the established material and labor budgets.
• Estimate and order raw materials required for production orders accurately and timely,
• Provide production team with accurate Production Orders, Work Instructions, drawings and product labels,
• Accurately capture materials and labor consumed by Production Orders,
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material transfers,
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of raw materials and consumables through coordinating monthly physical counts and accurate material consumption,
• Perform regular inventory movement analysis and recommend replenishment actions,
• Act as a liaison between Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Customer Experience, Finance, Inventory, Supply Chain, Operations and Transportation teams,
• Build and maintain a good work relationship with internal/external suppliers and customer,
• Assist in the set-up of processes and procedures to streamline workflow, improve efficiency,
• Create Standard Operating Procedure as needed.