Supply Planner

Job DescriptionJob Description

Supply Planner

 

Our client is the go-to partner to Communications Service Providers. Our customers rely on our extensive range of network solutions and services to help them build, maintain, and transform networks that connect the world.

 

SUMMARY:       

 

This position is responsible for activities associated with inventory planning and selection of replenishment methods to meet requirements of the company's Logistics business plan. This position must meet the service level objectives of strategic customers while maintaining profitable company inventory levels and inventory turns.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Planner is responsible for the optimization of company's physical inventory assets utilizing automated planning software (Logility) in conjunction with the ERP system (Navision and/or D365). The challenge of this position is to increase inventory turn ratio while also meeting customer service levels.
•  The Planner is responsible for analyzing and updating supplier lead times as well as working with suppliers to educate them on KGP’s requirements for on time delivery. Utilizing several software and Access databases, the Planner will track and report agreed upon metrics to Management as well as the Supplier. 
• The Planner is responsible for working in such databases as, Logility PRD Database, Microsoft Office, SSRS and CRM.
• The Planner is responsible for daily inventory reporting including explanations of increases and decreases.
• Performs other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Minimum of 7 years work experience in Logistics, Marketing, or Sales. 
• Must have the ability to communicate & negotiate effectively with suppliers. 
• Must be detail-oriented and able to perform detailed data analysis. 
• Must show high initiative and follow-through and be able to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Must possess sound decision making, multi tasking, problem solving and computer skills.
• The Planner is an integral part of a cross-functional business team who manages to a set of joint objectives including inventory turns, overstock, customer service levels, profitability and EVA.
• Inventory purchases up to $500,000 in compliance with company fiscal policy, supplier contracts, and business practices to support Operations and total company business plan.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the Company.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add and subtract 10-digit numbers, to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

• No major critical thinking required.  Work follows established job aids and business rules.  Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. 

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

 

Company DescriptionFirst Point Group (FPG) is a global Telecom recruitment consultancy. Established in 2004, our network of 10 offices, located worldwide, now work with a wide range of businesses, from the world’s largest Telecom vendors, through to emerging suppliers to the industry. Over the years we've gained deep industry expertise and experience, worked with companies in over 180 countries and developed close relationships with a vast network of telecom professionals.Company DescriptionFirst Point Group (FPG) is a global Telecom recruitment consultancy. Established in 2004, our network of 10 offices, located worldwide, now work with a wide range of businesses, from the world’s largest Telecom vendors, through to emerging suppliers to the industry. Over the years we've gained deep industry expertise and experience, worked with companies in over 180 countries and developed close relationships with a vast network of telecom professionals.

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