Senior planner [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Details

Job Title :

Senior Materials Planner

Job Code : SRDEMPLN

Department : Operations

Location : Duluth, GA

Taunton, MA

Reports To :

Manager of Demand Planning

FLSA Classification :

Exempt

EEOC Classification :

Professionals

Salary Grade :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Yes No

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Senior Materials Planner is to lead and coordinate demand planning activities to ensure efficient supply chain operations for specified product lines such as Manufacturing, Equipment Mounting, Condensate Management, Manufacturing Chemicals, Electrical Products, HVAC, and Connected Products. This role will lead a small team of Demand Planners in assigned product line, providing leadership and guidance to achieve demand forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory levels, and promote cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, the Senior Materials Planner is responsible for developing long-term strategies, implementing process improvements, and aligning the team's initiatives with overall business objectives. The effectiveness of this role is primarily measured by service level percentage and inventory turnover.

Essential Duties

• Leads and mentors Demand Planners, Factory Planners, and Buyers while providing coaching, development opportunities, and consistent feedback to enhance performance and skills.
• Ensures that the team collaborates with suppliers and manufacturers to reduce backorders.
• Manages the launch of new items, reviews the product mix, and establishes and maintains settings for the replenishment system.
• Facilitates monthly consensus forecasting by collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams as part of SIOP process to validate and adjust current fiscal year forecasts, ensuring alignment with business owners and executives.
• Conducts regular data validation in the P4 replenishment system and addresses any necessary corrections.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to incorporate promotional activities, product launches, and customer insights into demand plans.
• Fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture within the team by promoting open communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Invests in inventory to optimize service levels, profitability, and cash flow.
• Regularly communicates the inventory health plan for assigned SKUs.
• Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make informed strategic buying decisions.
• Identifies and implements new process improvement opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

Required

Preferred

Key Competencies

Inter-Relationships

Consistent interaction with operations leadership, Finance, Sourcing leadership, and various levels of employees. May interact with outside vendors and other third parties to align requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work Environment

This position works in an office work setting. Requires regular use of office equipment including computers, phones, and printers.

Physical Demands

Demand : Frequency

Hear

Frequent

See

Frequent

Sit

Frequent

Talk

Frequent

Type

Frequent

Stand

Occasional

Walk

Occasional

Bend

Occasional

Stoop

Occasional

Reach

Occasional

Drive

Occasional

Repetitive Motions

Occasional

Physical Work

Percentage

Heavy - 25 - 50lb

10 - 25%

Travel Required

Yes - 0 - 10%

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

Job duties outlined in this job description are considered "Essential Functions" and have been formulated in accordance with the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The provisions of the American with Disabilities Act (1990) stipulate that employees must be capable of performing the "Essential Functions" of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential Functions".

DiversiTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.