Production Planner, New Products and POSM

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan the procurement of finished goods and components (using AX MRP) to insure on-time in full deliveries to the distribution centers for new launches and POSM Fresh Products
• Maintain fill rates and launching dates commitments at or above corporate targets
• Expedite, defer and cancel PO’s to meet fill rate and inventory turn requirements
• Act as main contact for a portfolio of vendors, animate weekly call
• Review weekly reports (including weekly alerts)
• Manage/execute the end of life process.
• Manage and resolve daily operational challenges, making timely decisions and ensuring effective execution of solutions

What you will learn (and/or achieve) in the first 6 months:

• Understand the fresh supply chain flow
• General understanding of the MRP, ECR, and EOL processes
• General knowledge of the assigned portfolio
• Building relationships with suppliers and lead calls
• Working knowledge of AX and QLIK

What you will achieve in 12 months:

• Strong knowledge of portfolio
• Good relationships with Suppliers
• Strong knowledge of AX
• Review reporting from BI tool and execute to keep system up to date
• Create action plans with suppliers

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position on average of 7.5 hours/day
• Light to moderate lifting may be required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, and operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard