Supply Planner

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BISSELL Homecare, Inc. is seeking a Supply Planner in Grand Rapids to fulfill replenishment and inventory requirements for all Global Distribution points.

You will balance supplier capacities and material constraints, place and manage purchase orders, and support sales and operations planning to meet service and inventory targets. You will work with suppliers, demand planning, sales, and distribution to adjust forecasts and plans, ensuring optimal inventory levels across the network and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• 3+ years total experience; 2+ years in Supply Chain preferred.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple nodes.
• Experience optimizing capacity utilization.
• Experience using Advanced Planning Systems (SAP, Blue Yonder, o9, etc).
• Experience in a global supply chain and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, execute, and manage the monthly planning cycle to achieve customer service and inventory goals.
• Develop cross regional and cross functional relationships with Suppliers, Demand Planning, Sales, and Distribution to adjust plans.
• Communicate supply status and key metrics; propose resolutions for issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to improve cycle time and capacity utilization.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels across the global distribution network.
• Support Global Sales and Operations Planning for product categories.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on logistics costs, fill rate, days on hand, and inventory turns.

Skills

Global Business Acumen

Process Improvement

Deliver Results

Continuous Improvement

Customer Driven

Action Oriented

Innovative

Change Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

o9

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Domo

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Planner is responsible for fulfilling replenishment and inventory requirements for all Global Distribution points to meet customer service and inventory targets, balance supplier capacities and material constraints, and achieve company supply chain goals and objectives (i.e. inventory levels, customer order fill rate, customer order on-time performance, inventory life cycle management, etc.). The planner will also place and manage purchase orders of inventory required to support expected sales and inventory level targets.

Responsibilities

POSITION PROFILE:

• Prepare, execute, and manage the monthly planning cycle to achieve customer service, and inventory goals. Develop intimately deep cross regional and cross functional relationships and communicate with Suppliers, Demand Planning, Sales, Customer Service, and Distribution / Logistics to adjust plans for changes in forecast or actual supply or customer order. Demonstrate comfortability with managing complex business scenarios
• Manage and proactively communicate supply status and critical supply chain metrics. Perform ad-hoc analytical analysis, recognize issues, develop plan for resolution, and implement and/or influence the support of key partners to aid implementation. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with presentation of information.
• Work with suppliers, sourcing partners and internal cross-functional organizations to improve product cycle time and increase supply flexibility and reliability. Assess and manage product capacity requirements and capabilities.
• Ensure appropriate inventory levels across the global distribution network by matching supply and demand and identify and drive minimization of write-offs.
• Represent and make supply commitments on behalf of supply chain organization across all product life cycles. (launch, promotional, maintenance, returns, through to end of life close outs) and by location.
• Participate in Global Sales and Operations Planning Process for respective product categories
• Provide timely and accurate reporting which improves BISSELL supply chain effectiveness and cost. Examples include logistics costs, customer fill rate, days on hand, inventory turns, etc.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES for PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL JOB FAMILY:

• Global Business Acumen
• Process Improvement
• Deliver Results
• Continuous Improvement
• Consumer & Customer Driven
• Action Oriented
• Innovative
• Supports Change

Required Experience/Education

Degree minimum: Bachelor’s Degree

Specific concentration: Business or Engineering

Experience level: 3+ years total, 2+ years in Supply Chain preferred

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing inventory across multiple nodes
• Demonstrated experience optimizing capacity utilization
• Demonstrated experience using Advance Planning Systems (SAP, Blue Yonder, o9, etc)
• Experience working within a global supply chain
• Strong MS Office skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Proficiency with a data visualization platform (PowerBI / Tableau / Domo)
• APICS CPM/CSCP Certification or equivalent

Skills Required

This position requires the ability to manage the flow of data, perform analysis, generate summary reports and communicate by voice or data while being connected in the office, at home, or while travelling by laptop or mobile device regularly without regard to time zone or day of the week.

BISSELL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law