Supply Chain Planner II - Job Description

Supply Chain Planner II – Beachwood, OH

The Supply Chain Planner II is responsible for the qualitative and quantitative planning of a product category supporting business goals. This position requires a close working relationship with Manufacturing and Distribution Sites, the greater Supply Chain Team, Procurement, Customer Service, Operations, Sales and Marketing.

Formula for Success:

• Function as a key driver of the planning process by managing many of the inputs into the planning system that are used to generate production and distribution plans.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to establish a plan and drive its execution to successfully deliver results against business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to the role.
• Ability to set priorities and make decisions in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks effectively.
• Action oriented, good problem solver, highly analytical and good math skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and/or work effectively in a team environment to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to effectively explore alternatives to reach outcomes that gain all parties support and acceptance.
• Ability to assimilate and apply new job-related information that varies in complexity in a timely manner.
• Proactively manage all SAP MRP parameters used to plan the procurement of materials.
• Proven strategic thinking skills, highly analytical along with business and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated curiosity and track record of continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of SAP experience.
• Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, Power Point is preferred.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Math or Finance is preferred, with a minimum requirement of three (3) years of logistics or supply chain experience -OR- a High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.