This supply chain role manages finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and direct material inventories and provides least cost supply chain solutions while maximizing customer satisfaction.
This role balances manufacturing and distribution efficiencies with working capital constraints and customer service requirements.
This role will backup and assist other Foam Material Planners, including but not limited to working directly with plant operations on production schedules, entering STOs (Stock Transport Orders), entering and adjusting plant specific SKU level forecasts; perform a variety of analyses and report generation relating to the management of Foam materials including slow moving and obsolete inventory (SMOI), blocked stock, inventory quality management (IQM), schedule attainment, and Foam weekly sales, production and inventory updates.
The Foam Material Planning Lead drives improvement in service KPI’s through the identification, creation & alignment of valuable services within the material planning span of control.
The role is responsible to look across material planning for impactful continuous improvement opportunities, as an enabler for generating enterprise value.
This role is critical to delivering supply chain productivity initiatives and service improvement via the application of advanced analytics and project management principles.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field
2-5 years’ experience in a sourcing, procurement, supply chain, customer service, or materials management role preferred and/or APICS certification.
Critical thinking, analytical skills and problem solving
Can operate in a fast paced, day to day operations work environment
Excellent communication skills
Able to be a leader among peers
A sense of curiosity
Able to work independently and with a team in a matrix environment
The ability to manage multiple activities, manage projects, and effectively communicate results
High work standards / quality
Decision making capabilities a must
General supply chain and business acumen
SAP and advanced knowledge of appropriate analytical tools
Highly motivated and results driven.

Senior Supply Chain Sourcing Professional

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