Supply Planner I

Clear Destination Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Supply Planner I who will manage the finished goods planning within the Supply Chain organization. The role emphasizes process documentation, metrics, and collaboration with plants to optimize material plans.

You will develop rolling 3-month tactical plans, provide network rollups by product group, and strive for a 95% fill rate while coordinating with Sales, Marketing and Product teams to balance demand and supply.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a business discipline, industrial engineering, mathematics/statistics or logistics.
• 0–2 years of supply planning experience in a multi-product / multi-locations environment
• Ability to communicate with Plants, Sales, Marketing and Product Managers
• Advanced data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel
• Travel 10-25%

Responsibilities

• Create and document processes and maintain performance metrics.
• Work with plants to establish and implement materials plans that optimize intercompany work in process planning.
• Provide a network rollup plan by product group and category.
• Develop tactical supply plans for all plants to cover the rolling 3 month time horizon that are valid and most cost effective for the business.
• Achieve 95% customer fill rate, measured as lines on time and complete.
• Resolve conflicts between businesses on shared assets when developing supply plans.
• Scenario Planning (What ifs) - Execution of what-if analyses to support special projects.
• Involved in projects related to product supply, long term capacity impacts, and product changes
• Hand off valid supply plans to scheduling team for execution; re-plan as necessary to ensure plans stay valid
• Actively participate in all steps of the Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning processes
• Interacting and engaging with other functional departments on topics ranging from Forecasting, Sales, Quality, New Products, Information Systems, Master Data, Inventory Control, Production, and Logistics to incorporate customer and business requirements into production planning.
• All other related tasks as requested by Manager.

Skills

Supply planning

Interdepartmental comms

Critical thinking

Excel data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Business/Industrial Eng./Math/Statistics/Logistics

Tools

Logility

Job description

Title: Supply Planner I

Department: Supply Chain

Immediate Supervisor: Corp. Supply Chain Manager

Status Salaried Exempt

Position Summary: Responsible for the Supply Network Planning process for finished goods

Principle Accountabilities

• Create and document processes and maintain performance metrics.
• Work with plants to establish and implement materials plans that optimize intercompany work in process planning
• Provide a network rollup plan by product group and category.
• Develop tactical supply plans for all plants to cover the rolling 3 month time horizon that are valid and most cost effective for the business.
• Achieve 95% customer fill rate, measured as lines on time and complete.
• Resolve conflicts between businesses on shared assets when developing supply plans.
• Scenario Planning (What ifs) - Execution of what-if analyses to support special projects (inventory management, expansions, end of life material impact, etc). Must be able to financially understand alternatives when resolving issues.
• Involved in projects related to product supply, long term capacity impacts, and product changes
• Hand off valid supply plans to scheduling team for execution; re-plan as necessary to ensure plans stay valid, and proactively communicate progress toward and changes to plans.
• Actively participate in all steps of the Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning processes
• Interacting and engaging with other functional departments on topics ranging from Forecasting, Sales, Quality, New Products, Information Systems, Master Data, Inventory Control, Production, and Logistics to incorporate customer and business requirements into production planning.
• All other related tasks as requested by Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• BS/BA in a Business discipline, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics or Logistics
• 0-2 years of supply planning experience in a multi-product / multi-locations environment
• Ability to communicate with Plants, Sales, Marketing and Product Managers
• Critical thinking skills
• Experience with Logility Planning software or comparable planning application
• Advanced data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel
• Action oriented with a strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and adapt
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Travel 10-25%