Supply Chain Planner

Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Planner position supports the Supply Chain and Process Team, scheduling production by monitoring the customer demand, creating and releasing the production order, ensuring the timely release of production lots, and supporting the replenishment process. Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create & release production orders. Monitor customer demand and communicate supply availability with global customers. Troubleshoot any anomalies (e.g., trends) and work with Ring Roles to determine how to address them.
• Create shop floor schedules.
• Run inventory reports and prepare Days on Hand reports.
• Participate in OpEx projects.
• Ensure the timely release of production lots, through coordination with Quality, and other Ring Roles (e.g., tracking and assisting prioritization of QAR closure.
• Support unplanned event management (e.g., events that affect material flow across two or more rhythm cycles).
• Arrange for proper monitoring and follow up to assure timely disposition of all slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Manage proper inventory controls within the PT to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventories for all Charles City Operations and DCs. Take corrective action on those items that are not within established inventory levels. Manage kanbans.
• Actively participate in annual budget process.
• Closely follow-up on distressed inventory and assure an efficient process to reduce the "in process" DI. Evaluate and manage Quarantine & "on Hold" inventories and provide tools & follow up to reduce them.

Organizational Relationships:

• Process Team Ring Roles. The Supply Chain Planner works in coordination with the Process. In this capacity, the incumbent participates in regular Gemba walks and drives process performance and performance improvement.
• Market Service Manager. The Supply Chain Planner works closely with the Market Service Manager throughout the Renewal Process by representing changes of and assessing impacts to the PT.
• Buyer. The Supply Chain Planner works closely with the Process Team Buyer to 1) understand the possible impact of schedule changes on material availability, and 2) ensure the Production Schedule is supported by material availability.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business, or related business/technical field preferred.
• Experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
• Experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
• Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Knowledge and understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Proficient math skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive computer work is necessary for this position.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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