Analyze demand signals and develop production schedules that balance customer requirements, lead times, inventory targets, and production efficiency. Partner with planners, production, procurement, customer service, and management to prioritize and adjust schedules as needed. Identify and resolve material and supplier challenges; optimize lead times and develop replenishment strategies to reduce working capital. Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and operations to minimize downtime and support preventive maintenance initiatives (TPM). Support inventory management activities, including physical counts and SOX-compliant documentation. Promote a culture of safety by leading or supporting safety initiatives, audits, and compliance training. Drive quality performance through a “right first time” mindset, process audits, and root cause analysis when issues arise. Lead or support cross-functional improvement projects to optimize scheduling, material flow, and equipment efficiency. Provide material forecasts to suppliers and manage product lifecycle activities such as phase-ins, promotions, and discontinuations. Communicate supply or service issues to Procurement and coordinate resolution. Foster collaboration with supplier partners to meet dynamic production and customer needs. Strategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity. Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator. Committed to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 2-5 years of supply chain planning experience, preferably in manufacturing or consumer goods. Proficiency in SAP or a similar ERP system. Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Charts, etc.). Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. Experience in manufacturing or a manufacturing-adjacent environment. Familiarity with concepts such as ordering cycles, safety stock, warehouse space management, and obsolescence risk. Understanding of process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies. Flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment and support weekend coverage if needed.
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