Distribution resource planner

About our client:Our client is a global specialty materials company committed to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions, prioritizing safety and sustainability. With a focus on key sectors such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables, it leverages cutting-edge technology platforms, fosters deep customer engagement, and drives differentiated application development to maintain its leading positions in these markets. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, they have employed approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.Responsibilities:Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value through a focus on asset optimization, plant balancing, logistics costs, inventory control, and product transition minimization.Manage all site scheduling within appropriate systems (i.e., SAP, OMP, etc.) and effectively communicate planning strategy with impacted stakeholders.Lead weekly cross-functional OPEX Supply MeetingResponsible for Master Data management on an ongoing basis.Monitor key S OE and S OP metrics.Provide demand forecasts to raw material supply planner based on the Master Production Schedules (MPS).Seek opportunities to optimize raw material stocking and procurement strategies in collaboration with Supply Manager. Support ABP plant balancing and reconciliations.Assist in development of logistics requirements forecast in collaboration with Logistics Business Lead and Supply Manager.Identify, recommend and/or manage forecast adjustments prior to the supply planning process.Evaluate new business opportunities and provide assessment of supply capability.Model what-if scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variable supply/demand conditions. Identify and support inventory optimization opportunities.Monitor and manage supply availability and status at assigned warehouse locationsAssist with inventory adjustment analysis including storage location proposals.Execute the business plan inventory targets. Refresh the safety stock, target stock and cycle stock calculations a minimum of twice a year or when there has been a significant change in demand. Support Supply Manager in providing capacity utilization and inventory forecasts for key finished product and raw materials in monthly S OP process. Provide report inputs or updates. Continually seek ways to improve information visibility and availability.Assist in site process and cost improvement projects.Provide back-up for other Scheduling/Planning positions.Actively participate in training and sharing knowledge with others.Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, markets and products in area of responsibility.Improve planning effectiveness via development and/or enhancement of planning models, processes and tools. Share best practices with planning community.Identify, communicate, and escalate variances from plan. Manage and resolve variances and exceptions.Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Receiving, Purchasing, and other planning groups regarding raw material procurement issues.Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.3+ years supply chain and/or materials management experience preferred.Demonstrated analytical/planning capability. APICS CPIM Certification a plus.Outlook, Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills), SAP; Experience with planning and scheduling software a plus.Excellent communication, both written and oral, and negotiation skills.Excellent organizational skills.Ability to grasp complex business processes and organizational dynamics.Ability to work at operational/ tactical level as well as contribute at strategic level/develop strategic vision.Ability to make decisions and seek consensus.Service oriented.Demonstrated team player.