Supply Chain Planner

Evenflo Company Inc.

Job Profile

 

Job Title –Supply Chain Planner

 

General Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Planner works as a liaison between the various groups at Evenflo and is responsible for inventory control and production planning for Evenflo internally and externally at our suppliers.  The supply chain Planner is responsible to provide accurate information on inventory and to provide input at forecast meetings.  This role is responsible to manage new SKU launches and to work with the engineers to coordinate start and testing dates.  The Supply Chain Planner acts as the conduit for suppliers, interacting with them on a daily basis to manage capacities and manage exceptions or problems.

 

Examples of Typical Activities Run planning reports and confirm that there are no shortagesPlace POs and order suppliesCreate ad hoc reports or processes to address issuesManage SKUs and inventory targetsExpedite RequestsAttend forecast meetings During new product launch – balance the right amount of inventory

 

Required Experience

BS Degree preferred

 

Required Technical CompetenciesExcellent Verbal and Written Communication SkillsThe ability to create ad hoc reports or processes to address issuesAnalytical Math SkillsComputer SkillsProject Management Skills

 

Desired Technical CompetenciesERP ExperienceRetail Experience

 

Required Behavioral CompetenciesDecision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.Customer Focus – Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.Initiates Action – Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.Information Monitoring – Sets up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.Builds Strategic Working Relationships – Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.Meeting Participation – Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to help reach a meeting’s goals while considering the needs and potential contributions of others.