Summary of Position :

The Material Planner will be responsible for planning and replenishing spare parts and equipment needed to support Customer Support & Training operational activities.

He or she will have to review, correct and adjust target stock levels in order to maintain the desired customer service level.

He or she will be responsible for requisition review, order creation and expediting activities, managing the order portfolio based on customer need.

He or she will be responsible of tracking materials status and resolve inventory discrepancies in order to optimize material flow working close AWIT central HUB and cross functional teams.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Order and expedite all materials and equipment needed to support North and South American Fleet, MRO shop and other internal customers.

Analyze and consolidate historical data in order to support spare part planning activities. Review target stock level and shortages on a continues basis using SAP system.

Monitoring and assuring the accuracy of master data and MRP runs through APO planning system, apply change to inventory mix according to evolution / supersession or airworthiness directives.

Assist and resolve inventory discrepancies through problem solving methodologies with cross functional team. Track and communicate to cross functional teams materials status and availability.

Define, perform and maintain the approved reports and KPI to measure the service level and performance for Materials department in after market activities.

Participate to process improvements, system change testing and validation as required.

Perform other duties and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications for Position :

Education

BS degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 years, directly related experience in areas of material planning, forecasting and procurement.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Operational knowledge of SAP and Planning Software (Blue Yonder)
• Used to work in a multi-cultural environment, strong communication skills

Competencies & Attributes

Above

Licensure / Certification

ISM and / or APICS certification is a plus

SAP / APO certification

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability

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Buyer / Planner

Allentown

Pennsylvania

Job Description

Buyer / Planner Allentown, PA

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence.

People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

The Job

As a Buyer / Planner, you’ll be part of our Cribmaster team working as an onsite employee. You’ll get to :

Assist in creation and execute a 12-month rolling supply plan that incorporates commercial promotion plans, historical trends, production capacities, and lead times.

This plan is tied to the company demand plan.

• Responsible for the day to day execution of the supply plan as it relates toissuing purchase orders,maintaining planning parameters,expediting product delivery from vendorsresolution of related operating issues while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Develop a variety of tools and methods that streamline the maintenance and updating of master data.
• Knowledge and ability to perform cycle counts in a warehouse environment
• Assist Purchasing Manager in data mining and creation of special reports

The Person

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?

In fact, you embrace it. You also have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management, Supply Chain or related field.
• Must have strong SAP Experience. JDA and Ariba a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a Supply Chain function.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivots, v / h lookups, complex formulas, etc.). Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Skills a plus.
• Competent with measuring and analyzing supply chain costs.
• Able to identify, manage, and lead supply chain improvement projects.

The Details

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More

• Grow : Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn : Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera® and online university.
• Belong : Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Give Back : Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

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All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

Requisition Number

96258BR

Business

Infrastructure - Global Ops

No. of Positions

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

Function

Manufacturing

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Supply Management & Operations

Region

FLSA (For US Only)

Exempt

Buyer / Planner Stanley Black and Decker

General Summary :

The Demand Planner creates, reviews, publishes, and refines demand forecasts across multiple hierarchies to deliver high-quality and consistently improving demand projections to ensure the right product, at the right place, at the right time.

This role supports the demand steps within the S&OP process and collects input from cross-functional partners such as sales, marketing, finance, consumer and customer Insights (CCID), and commercialization to achieve world class forecast accuracy and bias which supports a coordinated service level and inventory strategy with supply planning.

The Demand Planner has product line responsibility for less complex Brands within the business unit that s / he supports.

The duties include : working with marketing, sales, and logistics to understand the drivers of demand and forecasting implications of activities, working with the Supply and Procurement teams to support case fill and inventory objectives, as well as, to bring visibility to long term forecasts for capacity, raw material and commodity procurement, and playing a support role to develop and execute the strategic direction for objectives in improving forecast accuracy and bias.

Primary Responsibilities :

Supports the monthly forecasting process for several product lines within the business unit s / he supports aimed at delivering high-quality and consistently improving demand visibility to ensure the right product, at the right place, at the right time.

Manages the forecasting performance review process by monitoring forecast metrics and adjusting statistical models and market intelligence accordingly.

Collects market intelligence (customer events, pricing actions, competitive insights) from cross functional participants and leverages judgement to improve forecasts accordingly.

Creates statistical forecasts for smaller, niche categories that do not fall under the rigorous S&OP process and supports the Demand Step of the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by delivering monthly consensus forecasts within the business unit s / he supports, as well as, supports the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

Develops and ensures compliance with common templates for key stakeholders within S&OP process.

Coordinates the inter-functional resolution of day to day challenges related to demand and supply discrepancies and plays a role in ensuring that there is effective "lessons learned" documentation.

Ensures that significant unexpected out of stock situations are reviewed and resolved with participation from key functional areas.

Ensures that action plans on key day to day exceptions situations are communicated to appropriate stakeholders.

Supports process improvement projects in partnership with the Center of Excellence to improve forecast accuracy and bias results.

Maintains and enhances process documentation.

• Develops forecasts for new items with key cross-functional inputs and collaborates with Supply Planners to develop and execute strategies for new items and items to be transitioned or discontinued.
• Extracts data and reports from various sources to support team needs, including the monthly S&OP cycle and performs data analysis to support brand / channel forecasting needs.
• Maintains superior data quality by ensuring that the data sources (Sales, IT, and Financial systems) are under control and in a continuous improvement stage.

Ensures that planning software interfaces and parameters maintenance have been documented and reasonable processes developed.

Administers appropriate product, customer, and location hierarchy as well as other forecasting model parameters.

Job Complexity :

• Develops item, location, weekly forecasts for a 24 month rolling horizon for a subset of categories using historical trends, customer intelligence, and other demand drivers which provides a signal for the broader organization.
• Addresses planning / forecasting related issues that the manufacturing plants or stakeholders bring to the table, evaluating the problems, and finding the best course of action.
• Minimizes inconsistencies in information as this position works between and within numerous platforms to obtain all required information to manage the business, e.

g., SAP, Terra Technology, WMS, and various reporting tools.

Supports the organization to Best-in-Class S&OP standards that are benchmarkable against world class companies.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree required. Business / Supply Chain discipline or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years in supply chain planning or comparable analytical role required.
• Consumer products industry experience preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel. MS Access skills or aptitude to quickly learn is important.
• Manugistics Demand Planning, SAP, or other Supply Chain planning software experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities preferred :

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions :

Normal office environment with expected travel less than 10%.

Compensation and Benefits :

The base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$61,800.00 - $108,200.00

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

Description

Position at CMI Media Group

At CMI Media Group, we believe in bringing healthcare to life. Our innovative team combines data-driven technology, precise and individualized plans for our clients, and a passion for doing the right thing every day.

Our Media Planners are responsible for creating and implement campaigns across multiple platforms. They develop consistent, quality media plans, and work within a budget, meeting deadlines and providing strategic recommendations for clients that exceed their expectations.

Media Planners will be in direct contact with clients and should maintain strong relationships with them to ensure success.

Requirements :

• 3+ years of media planning experience (digital experience is a plus)
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel (experience with several Media Planning & Research tools, a plus)
• Strong project management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• 4-year business degree or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in media planning and buying in an agency setting

Our media planning & strategy team is one of the largest in the industry. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the most innovative media opportunities in healthcare and pharma today.

We understand the importance of dedication not just to our clients but to our employees, and we make it a point to assist team members in personal development and career growth.

Each member of the CMI Media Group team is empowered to express their ideas and to play a part in the overall team culture and dynamic.

ALL FOR GOOD

CMI Media Group and Compas were built on inclusion and diversity. It is in our DNA and core values. Challenging the norm is where we started and it’s what drives us as a health leader, indispensable partner, and home for our employees.

We are a group of hearts and minds who want to make a difference and celebrate being different, to give voice to and truly hear our people and our partners.

We believe in more than all . We believe in all for good.

CMI Media Group and Compas are an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military / veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.

We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

We will not accept resumes or candidate submittals from employment agencies or outside recruiters.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the client’s program and project objectives are addressed during the initial concept and early design phases of work.
• Supervise teams of professional and technical support personnel in project situations.
• Develop innovative solutions to project specific challenges that advance the firm within the industry.
• Provide expertise support to project team members.
• Research state of the art innovative concepts in planning and design.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
• Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentations material.
• Develop practice-based marketing material for project pursuits.
• Participate in business development and the marketing of clients under the direction of the market segment leader through setting of strategy, sales presentations, seminars at professional associations and publishing of articles.
• Programming
• Work with market segment leaders and project designers to generate programmatic relationships that foster building configurations of great utility and design innovation.
• Develop program documents and diagrams that address and support the client’s objectives.
• Schematic Design and Design Development
• Work with the project manager and the project designer in creating buildings which serve the client’s needs and responds to their desired image, space and aesthetic.
• Write clear and concise narrative reports describing :
• Functional use and adjacencies
• Operational goals and objectives
• Expansion capabilities
• Design and document innovative programmatic solutions specific to each client, consistent with the firm and market standards.
• Construction Documents
• Assist the project team with practice specific support that govern the technical development of the project.
• Continue work with the client to ensure the practice specific requirements are addressed.
• Construction Administration
• Help carry the practice specific requirements through CA by providing support on an as needed basis to help the CA team.
• Mentor architects, technicians, and interns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Registered Professional
• 10+ years’ relevant and direct experience in the planning and programming of facilities inclusive of new construction and renovation
• Proven superior graphic design, building design and conceptualization
• Hand drawing and sketching ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite and 3ds Modeling programs