Supply Chain Planner |
| Location: | Harvey, IL |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Non-Exempt |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | Supply Chain |
| Description: | Fuchs Lubricants Co. is the U.S. operating unit of the Fuchs Worldwide Group, the world's largest independent specialty lubricants manufacturer. Fuchs provides high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of American industry - from underground mines, to pharmaceutical manufacturers, to makers of complex metal components such as automotive, appliance, and aerospace manufacturers. Fuchs is constantly developing new products and services that are truly "leading edge". Fuchs Lubricants Co. is looking for a Supply Chain Planner based out of Harvey, IL.
The Supply Chain Planner supports achievement of the companys customer excellence and financial objectives via his/her responsibility for demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and inventory planning/management. The planner coordinates the monthly collaborative forecasting process, incorporating both SKU level statistical forecasting and available marketing intelligence. The planner establishes distribution center specific inventory replenishment policies and utilizes ERP in managing inventory levels so that customer service, cash and cost objectives are met or exceeded. Incumbent will work very closely with marketing, manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and raw material procurement in effectively and efficiently aligning supply and demand, driving customer excellence, and driving achievement of the companys cost/cash objectives. This position will also play a pivotal role in developing and supporting a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Other responsibilities include supporting the development of the annual business, or operating plan, miscellaneous projects, and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Responsibilities include:
Develop rolling demand forecast based on statistical analysis tools
Coordinate preparation of production plan based on collaborative interdepartmental inputs
Define proper inventory levels for all distribution centers
Continuously refine stocking levels to meet changing business requirements
Coordinate stock transfers between plants and distribution centers to meet customer service objectives and optimize inventory levels
Establish and then coordinate S&OP process
Prepare inventory status reports
Establishes and maintains safety stock/fixed order qty inventory stocking levels of saleable goods and raw materials
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision
Qualifications:
BA / BS degree in business discipline
BA / BS degree in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management preferred
2-5 years experience in Supply Chain Planning
Experience in Materials Management and/or Logistics preferred
3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
1+ years SAP/R3 experience
Experience with SAP Flexible Planning preferred
Experience with a S&OP process is preferred
Good organizational and communication skills
Solid knowledge of demand planning and supply chain forecasting utilizing statistical software tools
APICS certification or pursuit of certification preferred
Literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential
Compensation Package:
Fuchs Lubricants Co. offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. The benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision, vacation, 401(K), life insurance, LTD, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal opportunity (EEO) / AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).
To learn more about Fuchs Lubricants Co., visit our website at http://www.fuchs.com/. Interested candidates should submit their resume including salary history/requirements.
Please note: only resumes submitted via this link will be reviewed. |
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