PLASTICS COMPANY IN SOMERSET NJ IS LOOKING FOR A SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER SUPERVISOR ($75-$85K) WITH OVER 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW AND SEE IF THIS WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU NEXT CAREER STEP.
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: VP of Operations
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Supply Chain Planner Supervisor oversees and optimizes the supply chain planning process to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. This role includes managing production schedules, inventory levels, and logistics while supervising a team of planners and coordinators. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in supply chain management, leadership, and problem-solving to drive operational excellence and meet business goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supply Chain Planning: Develop and manage production schedules to align with customer requirements and raw material availability.
- Analyze demand forecasts and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure supply meets production needs.
- Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
- Optimize material flow and inventory strategies to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor supply chain planner, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Foster a collaborative team environment to improve communication and coordination across departments.
- Set team objectives, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with overall company goals.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, ensuring alignment with production schedules and business goals.
- Implement and monitor continuous improvement strategies, including Kanban and ABC inventory analysis.
- Manage inventory transitions, such as phase-ins and phase-outs, while minimizing liabilities.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with Procurement, Production, and Sales teams to ensure a seamless supply chain process.
- Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional planning efforts, resolving conflicts and aligning priorities.
- Facilitate regular planning meetings and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and implement best practices.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to evaluate supply chain effectiveness.
- Lead or participate in projects aimed at improving processes, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and present reports on supply chain performance, including KPIs, forecasts, and improvement initiatives.
- REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTITUDES: 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced knowledge of supply chain software and tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Propensity for problem solving and continuous improvement
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Abides by our core values:
- Safety - Everything we do is driven by safety excellence; our employee safety is paramount
- Integrity – We are respectful, ethical and authentic in all our actions:
- People First – We welcome, collaborate with and support others by being proactive, approachable and agile
- Accountability – We keep commitments we make to one another and continually challenges ourselves by achieving ambitious goals without compromising quality
- Friendly – We are kind, encourage positivity and make time to connect and laugh