Overview
Responsible to assure Attribute Set-up and Maintenance, inventory management in order to maintain Service levels for North America.
Functions
- Part set up impacts how inventory flows and proper set up improves order flow.
- Inventory management has a direct impact on cash flow. Keeping inventory levels at reliable quantities while reducing excess positively impacts business.
- Demand inputs created by the Master Schedulers feed information to suppliers and impact availability and flow of material
- Review open orders and determine actions as needed regarding MPS, POR, late review
- Create build and ship plan for the next 3 months based on backlog and demand patterns
- Identify and communicate current and potential items in danger of becoming late and get buy in for resolution
- Adjust forecast and/or safety stock based on demand trends and service levels
- Adjust ABC classifications, and other planning attributes based on spend and usage history
- Adjust assembly Bills of Material and Assembly routings as necessary to satisfy special requirements. Review ATP (Available to Promise) to ensure customer lead times and adjust inventory levels as needed
Requirements:
Problem Solving Skills
Effective Communication
Supply Chain Knowledge
Bachelor Degree
3 years experience on demand planning positions.