3rd Party Supply Planner
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The 3rd Party Supply Planner is a very important operational role who reports to a 3rd Party Supplier Planner Manager. A 3rd Party Supply Planner’s main responsibility is the order management tasks for assigned suppliers. Additional tasks and responsibilities are listed for the greater part below.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Convert system demands (purchase requirements) into Purchase Orders
- Track, monitor open Purchase orders
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels, ensuring that stock levels align with production schedules and customer demand while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring performance, and addressing any issues or discrepancies
- Identify and assess risks with the supply chain, developing and implementing strategies to mitigate disruptions such as supply shortages or transportation delays
- Utilize analytical tools and software to analyze and interpret data related to inventory levels, procurement, production, and distribution
- Utilize supply chain management software data analytics tools, and other technologies to streamline processes and visibility
- Review and manage change requests from Sales (Order Enquiry, Quick Seal, Priority and Emergency Request Workflows) and Production (Short term supply issues – materials, machine, absenteeism, etc.)
- Allow no past dues in the Purchase Orders (Backlog Management)
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless communication and alignment with overall business goals, escalations, etc.
- Ensure smooth phase-in of New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfers in collaboration between Sales and Manufacturing
- Handle drawing changes on series items
- Series replacement tool orders with sampling
- Actively participate in and contribute to continuous improvement efforts, suggesting and implementing enhancements to planning processes and workflows
- Other duties may be assigned as required
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in business administration, supply chain, information systems or related discipline required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 2-4 years of experience in a purchasing function in a distribution or logistics environment
Application:
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