Supply Chain, Distribution Requirement Planner

City
Ciudad de Mexico
State/Province
Distrito Federal

Overview:

The Supply Chain DRP (Distribution Requirement Planner) role will have responsibility for both tactical and strategic balancing of supply/demand/inventory for the Engineered Materials (EM) business line portfolio. This individual must collaborate effectively across all functional groups and the broader Engineered Materials (EM) Core with a strong drive for results. DRP planner will plan and coordinate product distribution activities with a goal of minimizing shortages and optimizing distribution costs. This role will work closely with Supply planner, Master Production Scheduler, Scheduler, Warehousing , Customer Service  and Logistics teams to ensure customer service levels are met while maintaining safety stock targets and desired inventory levels across the distribution network.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain demand & supply balance for imported finished goods and/or raw materials towards inventory targets at the receiving plant site.
  • Timely execute planned STO (stock transfer order) output in line with Supply Planners’ mid- and long-term supply plan and inventory targets for specific Business line/region.
  • Effective use of integrated systems: maintain STO related SAP Master Data, while utilizing Blue Yonder.
  • Effective communication with relevant interfaces (Logistics Operations, Customer Service, MPS of the sending region). Follow up on escalations with Order Coordinator.
  • Track availability/shipment dates and adjust volume plan in SAP, communicate impact to Customer Service and /or Order Coordinator.
  • Execute assignments requiring strong analytics and data crunching, master data reviews and alignments, supporting process enhancements etc., collaborating with Supply Planners.
  • Deliver accurate and professional root cause explanations for material availability defects.
  • Work on expediate freight approval if/when needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Mgmt., Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • 3 Plus years of related experience in a manufacturing operation and or supply chain planning role.
  • 1 -2 years of Finite Scheduling experience (E.g.: Combination of raw material, Supply planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics (finished goods), and execution).
  • Experience with SAP MRP Scheduling preferred.
  • APICS certification preferred.
  • Experience w/ advanced planning / scheduling solutions preferred (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder).
  • Experience in a chemical compounding environment preferred.
  • Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills required.

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