Sr. Supply Planner

Location: 

Dover, DE, US

Req ID:  5952
Job Type: 

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Supply Planner position is responsible for developing master production plans for assigned brands/technologies based on forecast and customer requirements in a timely and efficient manner. The Sr. Supply Plaimer is responsible for reviewing/revising production plans to balance labor/machine capacity utilization against working capital goals. This position must also maintain inventory investment levels to achieve EPC Days of inventory (DII) objectives while meeting customer service On-Time, In Full (OTIF) objectives within the assigned business units. Interface requirements extend to EPC functional areas including North America and International locations regarding supply planning activities. The Sr. Supply Planner executes supply chain strategies and processes for the plant, functions within a wide scope of responsibility with various degrees of controls and provides guidance to counterparts under the oversight of the Supply Planning Manager.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Create, review and revise master production plans to suppmi forecasted demand within inventory investment guidelines through forecast analysis and production capacity analysis.
  • Develop, monitor and revise production plans, in the short and long term, to optimize the use of manpower, equipment and financial resources while meeting the needs of customers.
  • Maintain, review and approve changes to (as needed) for SAP and Manugistics system processes, item master data and planning system parameters in support of working capital and customer service goals.
  • Coordinate and execute Supply Planning activities to support successful launch of new products, product restage transitions, and implementation of cost saving initiatives as required.
  • Achieve customer service, on time in full (OTIF) order fulfillment objectives while maintaining inventory levels at tai·geted days in inventory (DII) goals for business unit.
  • Work with Demand Planning, Finance and Operations in the development of Annual Business Plan (ABP) and monthly projections for plant volume and inventory investment.
  • Collaborate with Brand Managers on SKU Rationalization effmis to effectively manage SKU portfolios.
  • Provide input regarding Business Unit results, key issues and action plans for monthly business unit dashboards.
  • Participate in Commercial Operations Meetings and represent Supply Planning on intra/inter departmental communications (Demand Planning, Marketing, Commercial, Quality, R&D, Logistics, Customer Service, Operations.)
  • Manage complex multi-plant product families and step in as a back up for the Supply Chain manager when required.
  • Evaluate inventory investment reports to identify slow moving and obsolete inventories and collaborate with Commercial Team to develop disposition plans.
  • Coordinate Disposal Authorizations to support disposition of obsolete finished goods and WIP.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain (or equivalent).
  • Three to five years of relevant supply planning or operations experience. Prior supply chain team management a plus.
  • Working knowledge of SAP, Planning Systems of Record, Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Ability to create planning schedules around complex demands, timelines and constraints.
  • Must be flexible, organized, able to work independently and multi-task to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues in different functional areas within the company.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Planning Systems (ie, SAP and/or JDA/Manugistics)
  • Consumer Products Industry experience
  • APICS Certification
  • SCOR Certification

 

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $108,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance. 


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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.


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