Associate Supply Network Planner
- Recruiter
- Larson Group
- Location
- Wokingham
- Salary
- 21.25 GBP Hourly
- Posted
- 20 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2017
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Associate Supply Network Planner - Wokingham 12 months Contract # GBP21.25 per hour
- Do you want to help support the planning of Global organisations a supply chain?
- Are you great at discovering and resolving issues with key internal customers?
- Can you work proactively with global allocation processing?
Role overview
The Associate Supply Network Planner is a key role in providing end to end support, for network planning and inventory optimization in distribution from Primary to Market Hubs. Provides analytical and technical support to ensure optimal customer service levels.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting key Supply Chain data, aiming to;
- Sustain & Improve Customer Experience Measure (LIFR/OTIF)
- Optimize Inventory Parameters in WW Primary Hubs
- Review & Approve Intercompany Stock Transfer (MRP prompt)
- Optimize Demand Management Parameters
- Place ICP purchase orders
- Identify root cause & work with Manufacturing & Sourcing to resolve supply issues. Communicate these "Supply Recovery" plans to S&OP and in Market Supply & Commercial partners as appropriate.
- Provide day to day PAC (product availability communication), in response to email/phone/system queries of replenishment orders, and key customer orders e.g. account bids/tender completion.
- Initiate Global Allocation Process when under constrained supply: Determine recommendation of % allocation by Region/Market, via collaboration with Regional S&OP and Marketing groups.
- Own DRP/ Intercompany transfer process. Escalate any potential IT issues errors. Partner with Manufacturing & Logistics for optimal batch size & distribution route configuration.
- Own product specific planning KPIs
- Responsible for replenishment of downstream distribution network
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required/or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 2+ years Supply chain experience (i.e. Planning, Manufacturing) preferably in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
- Basic Data Analytics/ reporting skills. Problem solving with attention to detail.
- MRP/ERP system (e.g. SAP), basic functional knowledge.
- DRP/MRP system experience
- APICS certification desired
- Committed to expanding technical and business expertise.
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong collaboration & team work
- Experienced user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
Larson Resource Group Limited is registered in England & Wales with a company number . Registered office address is Windsor House Cornwall Road Harrogate HG1 2PW. Our VAT number is . Larson Resource Group Limited trades as an Employment Agency when placing permanent candidates and as an Employment Business when placing Contractors (under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment and Business Regulations 2003) In accordance with these regulations you should have received a copy of our Client Terms of Business. If you have not received a copy please contact a member of staff immediately. All discounted rates quoted are only valid providing all other terms are met in accordance with our standard Client Terms of Business. For more information on Larson Resource Group please review our website *********************
- Do you want to help support the planning of Global organisations a supply chain?
- Are you great at discovering and resolving issues with key internal customers?
- Can you work proactively with global allocation processing?
Role overview
The Associate Supply Network Planner is a key role in providing end to end support, for network planning and inventory optimization in distribution from Primary to Market Hubs. Provides analytical and technical support to ensure optimal customer service levels.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for collecting, analysing, and reporting key Supply Chain data, aiming to;
- Sustain & Improve Customer Experience Measure (LIFR/OTIF)
- Optimize Inventory Parameters in WW Primary Hubs
- Review & Approve Intercompany Stock Transfer (MRP prompt)
- Optimize Demand Management Parameters
- Place ICP purchase orders
- Identify root cause & work with Manufacturing & Sourcing to resolve supply issues. Communicate these "Supply Recovery" plans to S&OP and in Market Supply & Commercial partners as appropriate.
- Provide day to day PAC (product availability communication), in response to email/phone/system queries of replenishment orders, and key customer orders e.g. account bids/tender completion.
- Initiate Global Allocation Process when under constrained supply: Determine recommendation of % allocation by Region/Market, via collaboration with Regional S&OP and Marketing groups.
- Own DRP/ Intercompany transfer process. Escalate any potential IT issues errors. Partner with Manufacturing & Logistics for optimal batch size & distribution route configuration.
- Own product specific planning KPIs
- Responsible for replenishment of downstream distribution network
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required/or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 2+ years Supply chain experience (i.e. Planning, Manufacturing) preferably in medical devices or pharmaceutical industry
- Basic Data Analytics/ reporting skills. Problem solving with attention to detail.
- MRP/ERP system (e.g. SAP), basic functional knowledge.
- DRP/MRP system experience
- APICS certification desired
- Committed to expanding technical and business expertise.
- Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
- Strong collaboration & team work
- Experienced user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
Larson Resource Group Limited is registered in England & Wales with a company number . Registered office address is Windsor House Cornwall Road Harrogate HG1 2PW. Our VAT number is . Larson Resource Group Limited trades as an Employment Agency when placing permanent candidates and as an Employment Business when placing Contractors (under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment and Business Regulations 2003) In accordance with these regulations you should have received a copy of our Client Terms of Business. If you have not received a copy please contact a member of staff immediately. All discounted rates quoted are only valid providing all other terms are met in accordance with our standard Client Terms of Business. For more information on Larson Resource Group please review our website *********************