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The Supply Planner position is responsible for developing master production plans for assigned brands/technologies based on forecast and customer requirements in a timely and efficient manner. The Supply Planner is responsible for reviewing/revising production plans to balance inventory and supply, with fluctuations to the forecast and changing business priorities. This position must also maintain inventory investment levels to achieve EPC Days of Inventory (DII) objectives while meeting customer service On-Time, In Full (OTIF) objectives within the assigned business units. Interface requirements extend to EPC functional areas including North America and International locations regarding supply planning activities. The Supply Planner executes supply chain strategies and processes for the business unit, functions within a wide scope of responsibility with various degrees of controls and provides guidance to counterparts under the oversight of the Supply Planning Manager. Must be a self-starter, curious and willing to learn and grow with the organization.

This position with have a hybrid schedule at our Milford, CT manufacturing plant.

Accountabilities:

• Create, review and revise master production plans to support forecasted demand within inventory investment guidelines through forecast analysis and production capacity analysis.
• Coordinate supply needs with external third-party manufacturers on a weekly basis via open order reports.
• Proactive approach to supply gaps and mitigation, work with third-party manufacturers and cross functional team mates to alleviate risks in a timely manner.
• Support Edgewell Business process as subject matter expert for the portfolio that is managed. Provide, updates slides, and recommendations to business leaders/decision makers.
• Provide support and analysis around packaging transitions, to ensure successful commercialization, while limiting liability impact.
• Maintain, review, and approve changes to (as needed) for SAP and Manugistics system processes, item master data and planning system parameters in support of working capital and customer service goals.
• Coordinate and execute Supply Planning activities to support successful launch of new products, product restage transitions, and implementation of cost saving initiatives as required.
• Achieve customer service, on time in full (OTIF) order fulfillment objectives while maintaining inventory levels at targeted days in inventory (DII) goals for business unit.
• Work with Demand Planning, Finance and Operations in the development of Annual Business Plan (ABP) and monthly projections for plant volume and inventory investment.
• Collaborate with Brand Managers on SKU Rationalization efforts to effectively manage SKU portfolios.
• Provide input regarding Business Unit results, key issues and action plans for monthly business unit dashboards.
• Participate in Commercial Operations Meetings and represent Supply Planning on intra/inter departmental communications (Demand Planning, Marketing, Commercial, Quality, R&D, Logistics, Customer Service, Operations.)
• Evaluate inventory investment reports to identify slow moving and obsolete inventories and collaborate with Commercial Team to develop disposition plans.
• Coordinate Disposal Authorizations to support disposition of obsolete finished goods, WIP, and packaging.
• Organize display requirement meetings, drive operational excellence by challenging sales assumptions so over/under building does not occur.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business (or equivalent) preferred.
• Three to five years of relevant supply planning or operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of SAP, JDA , Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of Manugistics, Planning Systems of Record and Power Point.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to create planning schedules around complex demand, timeline and constraints.
• Must be flexible, organized, able to work independently and multi-task to excel in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues in different functional areas within the company.

Working Relationships:

• Schedulers, Material Planners and Inventory Control (Value Stream)
• Third Part Manufacturers
• Demand Planning
• Marketing and Commercial
• Supply Chain and Customer Service
• Finance
• Transportation, Logistics and Warehousing
• Global Governance and Material Master
• Quality
• Project Management and PLCM
• Package Engineering

Work Environment:

• Travel Requirements (<5%)
• Work schedules may vary from typical business hours.

The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $96,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.

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