Planner
Current- Successfully manage a large planning portfolio with over 3,000 parts for multiple categories- Implemented a report which significantly improved service level by identifying the correct Work Orders that were required to be released in a specific time frame- Plan and prioritize production requirements using SAP ERP in combination with Demand Driven MRP Software, R+- Efficiently maintain inventory optimization through lead time updates and buffer alignment- Maintain data… Show more - Successfully manage a large planning portfolio with over 3,000 parts for multiple categories- Implemented a report which significantly improved service level by identifying the correct Work Orders that were required to be released in a specific time frame- Plan and prioritize production requirements using SAP ERP in combination with Demand Driven MRP Software, R+- Efficiently maintain inventory optimization through lead time updates and buffer alignment- Maintain data integrity in ERP system for materials (incl. lead time, stocking unit of measure, etc.)- Manage inventory levels under the PLDP portfolio including reviewing production plans according to availability of materials, resources and capacity with the team lead- Ensure materials are available for production and finished goods are available for purchase- Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter production plans to meet unforeseen conditions ensuring that backorders are promptly acted on and fulfilled- Work cross-functionally with various departments to effectively and efficiently integrate changes in demand into production plans and align supply and demand- Partner with US & CAN warehouse receiving departments to assess the condition of the packages, analyze the frequency of the shipments, and investigate material issues that affect production schedule- Collect feedback on batch size and frequency of relabeling the same material- Analyze North American market demand in order to provide appropriate inventory levels with on time deliveries- Work with QA and receiving departments to address and resolve any issues related to deliveries of non-conforming materials and initiating returns as required - Participate on operational teams dealing with new product launches and changes to existing products and meeting deliverables by assigned deadlines- Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Product and Category Managers, PM's and Suppliers Show less