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Description

Position at Hunter Douglas Inc. ety Stock Levels at each site. This should be reviewed on a quarterly basis for accuracy.

• Delivery Lead Times (DLT) at the material Master and the Purchasing Info Record (PIR) level. This will vary by site and transportation lane.
• Maintain minimum and maximum order quantity setting. This can vary between the manufacturing location and the STO locations.

As a rule, the manufacturing minimum levels (EOQ) are higher than the sites that pull from the production site.

• Review and set STO and PO delivery tolerances.
• Maintain all other planning master data that drives inventory and planning decisions.

2)Create Stock Transfer Orders to balance the network against demand. Where expedites are required, this role will be responsible for adjusting the orders as well.

Use of system alerts MD07 and ME5A will greatly assist in this activity.

3)Maintain acceptable on-time performance levels both internally and externally where the category / skus planned would have an impact.

4)Collaborate with the manufacturing locations on capacity, constraints, and stocking availability. Where capacity conflicts occur, the supply planner is responsible for providing prioritization to the production scheduling teams.

5)Maintain contact and collaborate with Supply Chain, Product management, and Engineering on New Product Introduction, End of Life plans, and Engineering Changes for the materials they manage.

6)Where shortages in materials exist and limit the ability to fulfill demand across the network, the Supply Planner is responsible for balancing inventory between sites and providing Gatekeeper’ feedback to shipping.

7)Provide Demand feedback to the demand and planning BOM teams to ensure forecast accuracy. Where great differences occur and the PBOM update does not capture the changes, the VC and Brand team will also be notified.

8)Actively participate in the Supply Agreement Meeting for the categories that the Supply Planner is responsible for.

9)Where automated STO conversions occur, the Supply Planner is responsible for the quarterly review of master data and forecast detail to ensure safe use of ME59N.

10)Test new system development focused on planning and procurement.

11)This individual is expected to be an active participant in all projects related to and impacting their materials and their network.

On a monthly basis, provide detailed data on inventory turns, levels, backorders and slow moving and obsolete inventories.

Assists in the development, maintenance and reporting of materials metrics.

Use all available SAP reporting capabilities to analyze materials data for the purpose of developing analytical tools that enhance turns performance and minimize stock outs.

Keeps materials management informed of pertinent and relevant activity occurring in the assigned SKU’s both with suppliers and fabrication sites through regular reports and meetings.

Tie in to the Supply Agreement Meeting.

The Supply Planner will be responsible to resolve supplier and fabrication plant issues in a timely manner and one that is, balanced and satisfactory to all parties.

This position is in direct line for issue escalation.

SKILL and ATTRIBUTE REQUIRMENTS :

Adaptability Ability to perform a variety of tasks and being able to change assignment or direction on short notice.

Communication The Planner / Buyer must be able to express himself or herself clearly and effectively when talking with suppliers and site personnel in person, or by phone.

Decision Making and Problem Solving Identifies problems, gathers data, develops and assesses alternative courses of action, and makes timely decisions based on logical assumptions using all available information.

High Energy Establish and maintain high activity levels.

Initiative and Motivation Actively tries to influence events to achieve department, plant, division and Company objectives and goals.

Self-starter who works well without close supervision and takes personal satisfaction in superior job performance.

Organization Can establish priorities and course of action for managing multiple tasks in time critical situations under pressure.

Independence Takes action based on personal conviction, factual information and intuition. Does not rely solely on the opinion of others to guide them in accomplishing tasks.

Takes the initiative, when necessary, to achieve department and plant goals.

Persuasiveness Uses appropriate and creative methods and styles of communication to gain acceptance of a proposed methods, processes and planning objectives.

Planning Use of MRP planning tools in the SAP S4 environment to plan and manage inventory levels across the organization.

Works with suppliers and plants in planning to minimize stock outs, share inventory balances and develop usage information.

Resilience Maintains effectiveness and a positive attitude in the face of setbacks, time demands, priority changes or rejection.

Cooperation Works well with others, takes time to help internal suppliers and co-workers achieve their objectives and goals.

Experience Requires internal purchasing, material planning, and knowledge of production planning. For a supply planner, 3-5 years of experience is preferred.

Software Competency Must be fluent in standard Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel, and Word. Requires a detailed understanding of SAP material planning and purchasing transactions.

Role is NOT Responsible For :

• Setting and Maintain the Variant Configurator data and configuration.
• Maintain the Bill of Materials for produced materials.
• Generating and loading the forecast and the planning BOM for material that is managed.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS : PBOM Analysts

PBOM Analysts

IBP Demand Planners

Supply Chain Leads and Managers

Customer Service Representatives

Product and Brand Management Teams

Centralized Planning team

Sourcing Team (Procured Materials)

Plant Operations

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is a technical and a functional position under limited to moderate supervision involving extensive data analysis, developing effective internal supplier relationships and SAP maintenance.

It requires a high degree of self-discipline to be productive, effective and timely in accomplishing tasks. Out of town and overnight travel is up to 15% annually.

1Last Updated : May 1, 20232

Position Overview :

This position supports the President and the Presidents direct reports, handling day-to-day support duties to include (80%) complex calendaring, creating presentations, helping cascade key performance metrics, working on HR initiatives and (20%) admin support including travel arrangements, expense reporting, major meeting setups etc.

The ideal capabilities of this candidate include but are not limited to :

Primary Responsibilities :

• Prepares / compiles reports and presents to the Leadership team on various topics
• Assists SR Leadership on preparation and consolidation of PowerPoint and Excel presentations as needed.
• Works key initiatives within the company such as HR programs setting targets and objectives within the company to assist different areas of the organization
• Performs routine and complex administrative work.
• Assists in arranging complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries.
• Handles coordination of both on-site and off-site meetings, including logistics (e.g., location, room set-up, meals, lodging, entertainment, transportation, coordination of participant / leader schedules, etc.)
• Handles processing of expense reports and miscellaneous invoices.
• Develops and maintains organized filing system to ensure information is readily available as necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable of the current business climate and factors affecting the organization, proactively communicating issues or observations that will improve the success of the business.
• Serves as a resource and back-up to other Administrative Support roles (e.g. Admin / Facilities Assistant / Coordinator).
• Performs assigned duties with speed, accuracy and professionalism.

Requirements :

• Minimum 3 years in a senior level executive support role, or related position of responsibility.
• Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to plan and book complex travel and event activities.
• Excellent organization and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Superior oral / written communication skills; operating in a collaborative and team environment.
• Uses sound judgment in prioritizing work of self and executive.
• Solves problems creatively and efficiently, able to multi-task effectively.
• Creates a positive and professional impression of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Discreetly handles confidential information of major importance such as company strategy, financial and personnel information.
• Operates independently to complete high quality work to meet established goals.
• Comfortable working with financial information.
• Ability to set and maintain highly effective routine for executives supported.
• References from similarly situated executives, or relevant professionals, in a position to provide feedback related to candidate capabilities.

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LEVOLOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled are encouraged to apply