Master Planner

Company: DSJ Global
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

The Master Planner is responsible for generating the Supply Plan which balances the mid to long term supply and capacity plans. They generate scenario plans creating options for consideration and decisions. They develop inventory strategies in alignment with Supply Chain and Sales objectives. They are the liaison between supply planning and the Demand Planning. The Master Planner facilitates the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Supply Review process.

Responsibilities:
Generate the 5 year plan to support Product life cycle management or credible growth plan
Develop inventory strategies in alignment with the Supply Chain and Sales; recommending changes to inventory strategies as required
Translate demand requirements and supply capability into a time phased aggregate finished goods supply and inventory plan balanced with business objectives
Evaluate the 4-24 month materials plan with consideration of our supplier capabilities and constraints
Create Scenario plans to evaluate options for upside and downside planning cases for volume and financial impact
Escalate issues to leadership for visibility and reconciliation as needed
Champion for supply planning metrics and communicates impact to S&OP community
Lead continuous improvement of aggregate supply planning processes
Provide planning guidance, and direct leadership as required, to Distribution Planner, Master and Asset schedulers, and/or Material Planners to execute on the aggregate plan

Required Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field AND a minimum of 5 years Master Planner experience, OR a minimum of 10 years proven experience in one or more of the following: Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain Leadership roles
Expertise in Sales and Operations Planning processes in the mid and long-term horizons; specializing in all levels of supply planning
Expertise in ERP and Advanced Planning Systems functionality to support Supply Planning

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