Supply Chain Planner

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Your Role and Responsibilities: Job Summary: The Supply Chain Planner role is integral for ensuring successful management of working capital, delivering outstanding service levels to our customers, and avoiding slow-moving and obsolete product write-offs. The role has broad decision-making ability to set optimal inventory levels to support the business and is critically involved in both the Demand and Supply conversations of our SIOP process. The Supply Chain Planner is involved in both the day-to-day execution of plans, as well as the development of longer-term Supply Chain strategies. Job Description: Manage demand insights derived from SIOP Demand Review with Sales and incorporate into generating accurate forecasts, reorder points, and Min/Max targets per the specified inventory strategy Set Supply Planning strategy based on inventory segmentation (A/B/C), lead-time, and vendor schedules to ensure healthy inventory levels and optimize transportation fleet and warehouse assets Manage inventory levels of stocked items, maintain within given targets, and replenish at required frequencies to hit company DOH and Turns targets Use a data driven analytical approach to recommend and execute stocking and replenishment strategies taking into account customer demand shifts and seasonal fluctuations Identify potential slow moving and expiring items to reduce inventory builds and work with the Sales and Sourcing organizations to carry out depletion and clean up strategies Participate in both the SIOP Demand and Supply Reviews. For Demand Review, identify out of tolerance forecasted items and their drivers and work with cross-functional partners to gain insights on business and market changes and future demand expectations. For Supply Review, provide supply outlook and constraints and propose mitigation plans to reduce supply risk Place and manage purchase orders with vendors and resolve front line issues with vendors, such as delivery issues, quantity, or pricing discrepancies Analyze historical data, new insights, and other data to create optimal operating recommendations Manage system parameters to ensure optimal recommendations and management of demand, order recommendations, and inventory targets Participate in the development and deployment of new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Dashboards, and Continuous Improvement initiatives Build strong working relationships both internally with cross-functional partners and externally with vendors to optimize flow of product and information and reduce redundancy and re-work Your Profile: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field Minimum of four years of related work experience Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or others) APICS certification Ability to effectively operate both independently and as part of a team Strong analytic skills and a data driven approach to decision making and problem solving Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams Ability to think critically, drive change, and influence others Comprehensive knowledge of personal computers and software packages, including specific MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook OUR OFFER We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential. Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers. Paid parental leave Education assistance program Employee assistance program Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) INTERESTED? We look forward receiving your application. Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered c

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