ROCKWOOL Group · 21 hours ago
Supply Chain Planner
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expROCKWOOL Group is a leading company dedicated to enriching modern living through innovative stone wool solutions. They are seeking a Supply Chain Planner to maximize service levels while minimizing inventory levels, manage production and purchase orders, and maintain data integrity for the ERP-SAP system.
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Responsibilities
Ensure smooth and cost-efficient flow of production & goods movement operations
Maintains ERP- SAP planning system parameters to efficiently manage inventory targets and material pipeline
Achieve or exceed on time shipment (OTS) targets
Performs effectively as central planning communication point between customer service and operations groups
Uses discretion and independent judgement to communicate decisions to peers and facilitate teamwork
Produces solutions to various challenges and problems, and able to connect one issue with the bigger picture
Analyses and structures information and communications to meet audience’s needs
Interface with Sales and service departments regarding servicing and prioritizing customer orders as needed
Analyze inventories to maintain lowest possible inventory level while still meeting customer order requirements and service levels (OTS)
Execute SAP MRP and replenishment activities for assigned products and locations. Functionality including and not limited to: action messages, netting functionality, pegging, dependent demand
Understand constraints of the supply chain, assess and incorporate information, communicate with production, purchasing, warehousing and service departments to manage an efficient planning process
Prevent shortage situations by proactively managing and monitoring inventory levels for assigned materials and material types
Initiate efforts to minimize and dispose of slow moving, obsolete, and expiring inventory
Communicate supply related issues to management and impacted areas
Review and update Planning and Scheduling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy
Maintain Master Data integrity and manage Master Data related issues that interfere with business performance and processes
Establish and manage master production schedules for finish goods products within capacity constraints
Establish and maintain relationships with production department to achieve high schedule attainment rates
Prepare necessary analytical reports specific to Inventory/Production/Sales plans
Continuously look for ways to measure performance and improve the planning processes
Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 to 5 years' experience in production planning or master scheduling role required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
SAP knowledge and experience required
Knowledge of MRP functionality
Proven knowledge of BOM usage, structures and where used functionality
Production planning and inventory control techniques
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to resolve problems independently
Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
Ability to prioritize team work flow
Demonstrated ability on accuracy and data integrity
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office – emphasis in Excel, Word and Power Point
Ability and inclination to challenge data integrity concerns and recommend changes to improve current processes and procedures within team
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willingness and ability to travel to production and warehouse locations
Preferred
APICS (Association of Production and Inventory Control Society) or other professional certification preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Generous Benefits - Effective your first day!
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Educational Assistance
401K Match - up to 6%
No cost Life and Disability Programs
Company provided Personal Protective Equipment
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness reimbursement
Work-Life Balance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave
Company
ROCKWOOL Group
ROCKWOOL Group is world leader in stone wool solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Florence Scavone
Talent Acquisition Partner
Mary Savoy-Lowrey, M.A., NCC
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner - North America
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