Supply Planner I

05/29/2023 to 11/07/2023

Work Location: Pensacola PA

Description:

Hybrid Position-Worker will need to come into the office on Tuesdays.

Contract position-Internal Client on FMLA.

Must have:

-Computer programs (SAP and Microsoft Suite)

The Replenishment Planner is primarily responsible for managing the inventory level across the network for US DSD branches and RDC Warehouses to support the $5.7 billion Direct Store Delivery business. This position is responsible for daily execution of load planning and analyzing the data through APO Planning Book and various report tools to secure adequate inventory into the branches. The individual will take into consideration several decision points including overall CFR target of 97.5%; branch utilization target of 85% or less; 100% deployment of seasonal SKUs/new item launches; optimal service performance on Class A, top 50 SKUs by area, and promotional items. The planner must identify critical inbounds to the branches to positively impact customer fill rate while optimizing truckload resources to control transportation costs. Responsible for developing consistent communications with field partners in Log Ops and Sales, as well as Product Supply and Demand Planning. Conduct forecast/demand review while partnering with Demand Planning for forecast accuracy of top selling SKUs. Additional duties include edits for floor cuts and DN cuts; execution of short lead deployments for customer promotional activities. Identify inventory discrepancies to the branches and RDCs and work with the site personnel to perform corrective adjustments. Proactively communicate supply concerns and events to field partners. Monitor branch inventory levels to support safe operations, and mitigate waste risk.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Manage and maintain inventory levels at DSD facilities

• Load planning via APO TLB; manage STO edits and date changes

• Deploy New Items to specified launch allocations

• Track and monitor inventory levels and service performance for Class A skus, Top 25 volume skus, and Promotional product groups

• Monitor product sales vs forecast at DSD branches

• Develop and support consistent communication with field Log Ops and Sales stakeholders

• Monitor and manage distressed inventory to support waste management initiatives

• Support branch inbound management processess by identifying critical STOs to support service

• Provide analysis of branch service drivers

• Create and maintain training documentation

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience in distribution of inventories between locations or related, inventory balancing

• Supply chain experience (production process management and distribution processes)

• Experience in processes related to the planning cycle, mainly as a distribution planner

• Project management experience (timetables, availability projection)

• Experience in customer order management (key substitution, delivery appointments, delivery specifications)

• Experience working with warehouses, transportation, DSD branches, distribution

• Problem solving

• Peer relationships/Team building

• Drive for Results/Prioritization and Timely Decision Making

• Business knowledge

• Analytical capacity

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

The Replenishment Planner must identify critical inbounds to the branches to positively impact customer fill rate while optimizing truckload resources to control transportation costs. Responsible for developing consistent communications with field partners in Log Ops and Sales, as well as Product Supply and Demand Planning. Conduct forecast/demand review while partnering with Demand Planning for forecast accuracy of top selling SKUs. Proactively communicate supply concerns and events to field partners. Monitor branch inventory levels to support safe operations, and mitigate waste risk.

You will:

• Manage and maintain inventory levels at DSD facilities

• Load planning via APO TLB; manage STO edits and date changes

• Deploy New Items to specified launch allocations

• Track and monitor inventory levels and service performance for Class A skus, Top 25 volume skus, and Promotional product groups

• Monitor product sales vs forecast at DSD branches

• Develop and support consistent communication with field Log Ops and Sales stakeholders

• Monitor and manage distressed inventory to support waste management initiatives

• Support branch inbound management processes by identifying critical STOs to support service

• Provide analysis of branch service drivers

• Create and maintain training documentation

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Demonstrated problem solving, time management, and executional skills

Effective written communication

Able to develop peer relationships and collaborate to meet common goals

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree required

Job specific requirements:

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Competencies and Processes

SAP and Planning skills and processes

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $39.25 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilkes-Barre, PA 18762: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Load planning via APO: 4 years (Required)
• SAP: 4 years (Required)
• Supply Planner: 5 years (Required)
• Supply Chain: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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