Senior External Supply Planner

Overview

Develop and maintain external supply plans, optimize inventory, and manage supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• supply planning
• supplier management
• risk management
• advanced planning
• cost optimization
• reporting

Tasks

-Mentor and coach junior planners, providing guidance and support in navigating complex external supply issues and honing their skills. -Maintain regular and punctual attendance. -Work with auditors to review the function’s practices, providing documentation and demonstrating specific processes when requested. -Collaborate closely with product development and engineering teams to integrate new products and components into existing production processes seamlessly. -Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. -Develop and maintain supply plans for parts from external suppliers, balancing production capacity, inventory levels, and customer demand. Track and analyze supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery. -Optimize supply strategies to minimize costs, maximize service levels, and reduce waste. Implement changes to improve inventory handling and storage -Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required. -Partner with sourcing leadership to define supplier performance requirements, create improvement targets and plans, and improve reliability and lead times. Maintain strong and effective relationships with suppliers. -Utilize advanced planning systems to identify supply risks and recommend strategies for mitigation. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain -Support projects, such as A3 problem-solving efforts, as assigned by department leadership. -Generate and issue reports, both ad hoc and regular schedules, such as weekly or monthly forecasts. Provide recommendations to leadership and to Procurement based on data presented in reports.

Requirements

• excel
• powerbi
• oracle erp
• cpim
• supply chain
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and PowerBI. Experience with developing or using digital tools. -Experience working with Oracle ERP software. -Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement. -Rounded communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from management to support staff. Creative and persuasive in communicating how interventions can improve current practices. -APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) -Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent experience. -Good organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key demands. -Communicate effectively and respectfully with others. -Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience. -5+ years in a supply planning or related role. -Sound understanding of Oracle Planning Capabilities, and industrial supply chain management principles. Proficient in using Oracle ERP for production planning functions. -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary. -Great understanding of external supply functions within a manufacturing or similar environment.

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Benefits

-8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid -Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave -Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)

About S&C Electric Company

-Specializes in providing advanced power grid solutions for utilities, industries, and infrastructure. -Offers products and services for power reliability, automation, and smart grid technology. -Focuses on helping clients enhance their electrical infrastructure while minimizing downtime and maximizing performance. -Known for pioneering work in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid. -Long history of creating breakthrough technologies to improve grid resilience and energy efficiency. -Has a global presence, providing expertise in the energy, utility, and industrial sectors.

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