SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING LEAD

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Planning Lead Responsibility:

• Reports to and assists Planning Supervisor.
• Able to provide cross coverage for Supervisors in their absence.
• Competently represents and communicates for Supply Chain in cross-departmental collaborations and meetings including Tier 2, NDP, EPI, Weekly Schedule Review, and other projects.
• Works with Demand Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales to ensure timely production of finished goods to meet customer demands.
• Leads projects for implementation of process and system improvements.
• Serves as liaison between Planners, Supply Chain Supervisors, and other departments.
• Analyzes assigned resources and makes recommendations when running low capacity. 
• Manages and reviews capacity assumptions used as inputs. Identifies items and value streams at service risk due to capacity constraints; communicates risks and analysis across leaders in the organization. 
• Able to oversee, support, perform responsibilities, and provide cross-coverage, for all Planner Levels and all value streams including:
• Reviews excess and short shelf-life ingredients to plan ways to avoid write-offs.
• Follow-up on material availability and expediting of late deliveries.
• Monitors Oracle's Supply Chain Management eBusiness Suite and Supply Planning module signals to establish proper replenishment and stocking quantities.
• Monitors and maintains accurate planning master data, BOMs Routings, Item Creations and Discontinuance, and Recipes Creation.
• Oversees PIPO process with minimal loss.
• Performing and coordinating T label communication and execution.
• Performing and coordinating P Code communication and execution.
• Preparing and overseeing work orders for each production value stream to ensure maximum efficiency in meeting corporate KPIs related to optimal use of equipment, staffing, space, and cost.
• Reviews materials need and checks availability to support production schedule.
• Monitors Aged Inventory Levels goals.
• Ensures rework is accounted for and ingrained in plans to utilize and prevent loss.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention. Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.  Participates in safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or working towards a degree AND five years of experience required in production area or knowledge of NOW’s current system OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior production scheduling experience preferred.
• Ideal candidate has prior experience in Operations or RD.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing including 5S and Lean Practices helpful.
• Intermediate skills in MS office including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc. required.
• Oracle experience required.

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Ability to work with all levels of management and in time-contained situations. Ability to think globally in relation to schedules impacting all departments while fulfilling customer expectations. Understanding of costs related to downtime, labor, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting safety and cGMP goals. Understanding the overall corporate goal as it relates to the production floor. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals. Excellent problem-solving skills required. Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; and flexibility to change tasks frequently. Strong teamwork: ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others; and excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Strong attention to detail skills; data driven; and demonstrated high quality of work. Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures. If assigned to work at the BLM manufacturing facilities, ability to work at both the 391 and 395 facilities.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and coworkers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, to support business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move between their stationary work location and various locations throughout the work facility, including occasionally working on the production floor, to include sorting and inspecting products. Employees are regularly required to use the telephone and computer and to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works around ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals, etc. and chemicals such as alcohol, that may require respiratory protection.  
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and biological materials.   
• Employee works near moving mechanical parts. When on the production floor, frequently exposed to vapors, airborne particles and/or herbal aromas, some classified as allergens or irritants.
• This position works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes, (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging. Frequently exposed to all of the FDA designated major food allergens (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish (e.g. crab, lobster, shrimp), Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans), Wheat and Soybeans, except for peanuts.
• As required, work in a loud area that requires hearing protection and other protective equipment to be worn.

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