Supply Planner I
US-IL-Northbrook
Careers (External)
Req #: 5503
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for working with suppliers to plan finished goods, promos, displays and limited plant product, related to Bill of Material items. The key responsibilities involve following system requirements to support stated inventory strategies with the combined goals of proper cash flow management, inventory management and service level management. Responsibilities: * Provide daily/weekly responses to customer service on supply issues by addressing the out of stock items with suppliers * Execute Inventory replenishment of product * Review inventory target levels and address potential gaps in supply with suppliers and/or Leviton manufacturing facilities * Take part in weekly factory production meetings to resolve and communicate service and supply issues * Collaborate with Planning (manufacturing and purchasing) in regards to execution related to various inventory programs * Provide month end reporting on service issues, include root cause and correct action plan * Execute excess inventory management plans by identifying items that should be liquidated or scrapped * Participate in regularly scheduled meeting with Product Management to ensure supply issues are meeting business unit's goals * Additional Responsibilities: * Participate as an active team member of Interdepartmental teams * Maintain high levels of expertise in the areas of life cycle, inventory and planning management * Prepare and maintain guidelines and procedures in an ISO 9001 environment Qualifications: Skills & Abilities * Bachelor's degree in business or related field * 1 to 3 years' experience in supply planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment * Experience dealing with suppliers and order processing * Working knowledge of MRP Systems * An understanding of supply chain and inventory management fundamentals * An understanding of forecasting concepts Skills & Abilities * Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills * Well versed in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word * Excellent presentation skills * Strong collaboration abilities * Technologically savvy * Business savvy * Strong analytical abilities * Intellectual curiosity Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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