What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at Kraton Corporation?
At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make adiff erence in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Supply Chain team at our Belpre, OH location.
Sales and Operation Planning:
- Basic understanding of end-to-end S&OP, Demand and Supply processes and principles.
- Conduct scenario planning with more experienced Supply Chain Planners.
- Identify Supply and Demand imbalances
- Prepare and present charts and graphs for demand / supply meetings.
Supply Chain Management Skills:
- Basic understanding of SAP and S&OP tool master data, MRP Planning strategies, Functional Supply Chain knowledge and constrained demand/allocation process.
- Knows key Customers.
- Familiar with Supply Chain KPI's.
- Review/create eMOC's with assistance as needed.
- Coordinate and execute stock replenishment transactions with Supply Chain Team support.
- Create and manage critical Supply Plans with assistance from experienced Supply Chain Planners as necessary
Technology System Skills:
- Proficient in PowerPoint and Word.
- Very proficient in MS Excel - can build and modify pivot table, use DB formulas.
- Basic understanding of SAP R/3 and S&OP tools
- Apply the use of SAP, and S&OP Tools to complete job tasks with some coaching from experienced Supply Chain Planners as necessary.
- And other duties as assigned to safely perform
- 1-3 Years Supply Chain or Business experience preferred.
- Communicates clearly and articulately when speaking in an individual or group environment.
- Organizes thoughts with ability to present information in a clear and precise manner.
- Recognizes problems and seeks input from others to systematically gather information.
- Understands basic S&OP Process.
- Makes routine decisions.
- Acts as a team member to support all Supply Chain goals with support from more experienced Supply Chain personnel.
- Actively contributes in team meetings and activities.
- BS or BA desired
- CPIM or equivalent certification desired
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies.We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
