Supply Chain Planner

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Hollis Depot (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Hollis, NH is seeking a Supply Planner to lead the planning and monitoring of materials to meet customer demand. This role creates production schedules, manages replenishment, and collaborates with procurement, operations and customer service to mitigate supply risks.

The ideal candidate has a four-year degree in a related field, 1–4 years planning experience in discrete manufacturing, and strong Excel and ERP planning skills, including experience with Logility.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in Supply Chain Management or related technical discipline.
• 1-4 years planning experience in a discrete manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of ERP / planning systems and proficiency with technology tools that enable planning and reporting; Logility strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills including mathematical/statistical abilities.
• Proficiency in process analysis and improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and initiative to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills; 6 sigma certification a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tools and macros.

Responsibilities

• Monitor demand signals to identify changes and assess impact on replenishment strategies and production plans.
• Participate in the S&OP process to align supply with demand and mitigate risks.
• Drive the weekly S&OE process to monitor status against plan and adjust production and material plans as needed.
• Create short-term production schedules at item level considering constraints and monitor plan adherence.
• Develop mid-term production plans at product/cell level to identify capacity constraints and load balancing opportunities.
• Manage all materials replenishment processes (Consignment, VMI, Kanban, MRP) to ensure material availability.
• Execute releases against existing Purchase Orders; follow up with suppliers on past-due releases and feedback on supplier performance.
• Monitor on-time delivery, inventory and freight performance; implement improvement actions.
• Monitor inventory positions against the model and adjust inventory policy as needed.
• Maintain all planning parameters, including PFEP.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Six Sigma

Education

B.S. in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Logility

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

This position leads the planning and monitoring of supply to efficiently meet customer demand for a group of products. The Supply Planner is responsible for creating a production schedule that meets customer requirements while considering available resources such as equipment, raw materials and staffing. The Supply Planner manages the replenishment of all materials required to achieve the production plan. The Supply Planner works proactively to identify risks and collaborates as required to ensure actions are in place to mitigate supply risks. An effective and efficient supply plan will consider the demand profile and supply chain variables to reliably achieve customer satisfaction, inventory and freight goals.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Position directly reports to the Materials Manager in Hollis, New Hampshire and is responsible for a defined group of products at the site. Key interactions occur with customer service, demand planning, quality, operations, procurement and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Monitor demand signals to identify changes and assess their impact to materials replenishment strategies and production plans.
• Participate in the S&OP process to drive alignment on the supply plan required to achieve the demand plan. Identify any supply risks and recommend actions to mitigate.
• Drive the weekly Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) process to monitor status against the agreed S&OP plan and make changes to the production and materials plan as needed. Provide feedback to customer service on any gaps. Align with Operations on gap closure actions.
• Create short term production schedule at item level considering constraints and monitor operations adherence to the plan.
• Develop mid-term production plan at product/cell level to identify possible capacity constraints and identify opportunities to level load
• Manage all materials replenishment processes (Consignment, VMI, Kanban, MRP) in order to ensure materials availability.
• Execute releases against existing Purchase Orders. Monitor and follow up on past due releases directly with suppliers. Provide feedback to procurement on supplier performance.
• Monitor customer on time delivery, inventory and expedited freight performance to plan. Identify improvement actions and drive implementation. Monitor supporting process metrics as appropriate.
• Monitor inventory positions against model to ensure optimum inventory levels to meet customer service goals. Recommend adjustments to inventory policy as needed.
• Understand and maintain all planning parameters, including the Plan for Every Part file (PFEP)

Qualifications

• Four year college degree in Supply Chain Management or related technical discipline.
• 1-4 years planning experience in a discrete manufacturing environment
• General knowledge of ERP / planning systems and overall proficiency with technology tools that enable planning and reporting. Experience with Logility strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills including mathematical/statistical abilities
• Proficiency in process analysis and improvement
• Strong organizational skills and initiative to manage multiple priorities and drive to achieve results
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and relevant concepts/methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills required with 6 sigma certification a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including proficiency in developing and utilizing pivot tools and macros
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external stakeholders

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.