Location
Canada | United States
Job description
Supply Chain Planner II
JOB-10040930
Anticipated Start Date
March 25, 2024
Location
Florham Park, NJ
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Building a sustainable future through chemistry is our client’s mission. Using their global footprint, they focus on social responsibility, innovation, sustainability, and environmental protection. Thanks to their expertise, they contribute to an enhanced quality of life for everyone.
Job Summary
For those interested in Supply Chain Planner II role, then this is the perfect job for you. Master scheduling, distribution planning, SAP a must. The Company Chemical Intermediates business in North America strives for providing the highest level of customer service at the least total cost. We need a self-starter with prior chemical production planning, import planning and operational background who will take a lead role in supporting our growth strategy.
Job Description
- This is a high visibility position where leadership skills combined with excellent teamwork and communication are essential.
- The candidate has a unique opportunity to impact an already successful operation and will bring an attitude of continuous improvement and a desire to uncover and use best practices as they shape their role within the team.
- Lead regional and global level supply chain optimization and S&OP efforts within the Polyalcohol’s portfolio of products
- Collaborate across all regions (NAFTA, Europe, and Asia) and cross-functionally (Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.) and develop plans to optimize company performance globally
- Develops and executes production and purchase plans in support of inventory targets, customer service goals and manufacturing efficiencies for imported materials.
- Meets inventory targets based on the financial cash flow and reliability service objectives of the business group
- Recommends and pursues appropriate disposition of returned damaged, aged and off-spec inventory with marketing or plant personnel as required
- Monitors sales forecasts vs. actual sales and inventory levels for deviation from plan initiatives and develops corrective action
- Defines and participates in projects targeted to specific opportunities in SCM
- Spearhead efforts to further customer relationships by collaborating and optimizing with key customers.
- Act as the Chemical Intermediates system expert for all Supply Chain systems
Skills Required
- Experience in a Chemical industry supply chain environment preferred
- Experience with import planning and operations in a Chemical related organization is preferred
- Production planning required and global planning preferred
- APICS certification or nearing completion of certification
- Working knowledge of SAP (or equivalent) system required.
- APO-DP a plus
- Expert level analytical skills, along with a thorough knowledge of current SCM concepts required (Excel expert level with queries, pivot tables, etc.)
- Experienced in working effectively at corporate levels in and across a functional environment and in a globally managed complex business environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead projects and to develop improvement ideas? Expert user in multiple systems (SAP, SCI, GIIC, QM, QZ, MS Excel, MS Access)
Education/Training/Certifications
- Degree: min AS degree - recent Supply Chain degree with 1-2 years’ experience would be ideal.
- BA/BS degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
- MBA and/or master’s degree in operations or SCM preferred.
- Company recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
- Hybrid role: 3 days in office (Wed is mandatory in office - other 2 days open/flexible); 2 days work from home.
Pay Rate
- $32.00 per hour
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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