Supply Chain Planner

Position Summary

This position will create master schedules, production orders and purchase orders to support MTS and MTO customer demands. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supply Chain Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reviews at least monthly the forecasted items by month – if any forecast looks incorrect – work with the demand planning manager to update forecasts accordingly Firms’ production orders Approves planned orders Creates purchase orders and maintains confirmed dates Ensures that the planning parameters in Microsoft D365 are correct Updates dynamic safety stock by item at least monthly (after forecast is updated) Maintains production calendars by resource Maintains planning rates by item Maintains item planning parameters such as: Buyer code, Coverage Group, Minimum order quantities, Multiple Order quantities, primary supplier, lead times Manages MRP exception messages.

Sequences label room weekly and monitors daily. Maintain at least a 98% service level to our customers Manage multi sourcing requirements by item – if needed Work with the demand planning manager to meet the forecast accuracy level goals Manages Product life cycle – objective to minimize any obsolete Finished Goods and Components Runs component/raw material shortage list daily and works with Sourcing when needed Ensure that we have all the components on hand before a production order starts Interfaces with Sourcing and Production and other departments to resolve master schedule issues.

Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business. Preferably APICS certified (CPIM) Experience working with Microsoft D365 planning Experience with AI agents Minimum of 3 years working experience in supply chain planning – preferably in a CPG manufacturing environment Must have excellent knowledge of Supply Chain best practices; strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent organization and follow-up skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to promote decisions that represent value to Barr; excellent problem-solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to manage projects; ability to analyze situations and respond in a timely manner; ability to lead and/or participate in multi-functional teams; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Barr; ability to establish and implement new processes; must be proficient in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, charts and graphics.

Some overtime may be required. Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel: Typical office and warehouse environment with moderate to loud noise level. Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stop, talk, hear and see and hand/wrist use for extended periods of time. Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, correspondence.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and present information in small groups of customers, suppliers, or employees of the company. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in routine situations. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Ability to work near moving machinery, work in high precarious places, and have limited exposure to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat or cold.

Some travel may be required. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.