Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes, plans, releases, controls, reschedules, and cancels materials and components that support production orders based on requirements in ERP via MRP.

• Selects the appropriate mode of transportation to meet requirements while keeping transportation costs to a minimum.

• Analyzes requirements for assigned suppliers/resources & production lines, makes decisions regarding Supply Chain strategies that maximize material effectivity while maintaining the expected level of customer service satisfaction and not exceeding the target set for inventory value of components and finished goods

• Maintains adequate stock levels to meet production and spare parts demands while keeping inventory levels at desired targets consistent with ABC123 analysis ensuring that excess and obsolete inventory levels are kept to a minimum.

• Oversees, analyzes, and makes procurement recommendations regarding purchase orders and/or strategies, based on requests received from customer (internal and external) and trends.

• Contacts suppliers and/or work centers regarding material problems within assigned planning codes that are either the result of demand fluctuations, delayed receipt, quality issues, etc.

• Maintains master data within ERP such as lead times, lot sizes, planning strategies, reorder points, firm - and trade off zones, and so on.

• Reviews planning documents such as Planned Releases, Shortage Report, Line Leader updates, Article Inspection Reports, Engineering Change Reports, Material Discrepancy Reports, and other planning reports for correct data elements, verifies data requirements, and calculates requirements into the appropriate existing data management system.

• Coordinates with Accounting department and Sourcing Buyers to resolve quantity discrepancies.

• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and operations.

• Works cross functionally to rectify defective or unacceptable goods and subsequent plans for future.

Skills & Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school): Required

EXPERIENCE:

1-2 years in a manufacturing work environment, analyzing and recommending material replenishment, or equivalent years of formal education: Required

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Required

• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Required

• Experience with SAP: Strongly Preferred

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES:

• APICS Preferred

• Certified Professional Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred

• Supply Management (CPSM) certification or Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma White Belt: Preferred

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.