Job Title: Supply Planning Specialist

Job Description

Ensure cost-effective management of supply/production planning and co-manufacturing/co-packing requirements planning functions.

Provide supply plans that optimize supply, service, and inventory while working with production constraints and total delivered cost impact.

Support short-term and long-term capacity plans in close conjunction with factories to identify and resolve potential capacity issues early.

Ensure that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints to meet marketing and financial objectives.

Balance supply needs across all available sourcing locations (factory, co-manufacturer).

Identify and analyze build stock needs and timing based on production availability and strategic decisions, and communicate to appropriate stakeholders.

Facilitate frequent communication with the cross-functional team on product availability and critical items, highlighting risks of customer shortages, back in stock projections, root cause of the issue, and preventative actions to avoid future reoccurrence.

Present supply outlook (days on hand, service levels, projected future working capital, factory performance) to NHS leadership and other stakeholders.

Gather all necessary inputs from other operational functions that impact the supply outlook.

Hard Skills

+ Troubleshoot and resolve data issues

+ Work independently and with team members to understand database structure and business processes

+ Knowledge and experience with SAP, Power Bi and/or Business Intelligence

+ Advanced MS Excel skills with proficiency in advanced functionality and modeling; Excel expertise, i.e., writing macros

+ Quantitative skills with the ability to develop and use metrics/graphs to lead root-cause analysis activities

Soft Skills

+ Written, verbal, and listening skills

+ Ability to effectively lead, take direction, and work within a team representing diverse business functions

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 9 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Boca Raton, Florida.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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