Planner (Supply Chain)

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Job description

Work Location: Dallas, TX 75234 (Onsite)

Duration: 4 Months

Work Hours: Shift 8 am-5 pm with an hour lunch. Team normally takes lunch at noon.

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Planner is under the EOA Supply Chain Department, reporting directly to the Planning Manager. This position will be responsible for supporting the ELOA Base Lab network by managing the labs replenishment parameters, improving inventory management through analysis, best practices, and being the interface between Supply Chain and the lab network; ultimately with the goal to improve service to the customer by limiting inventory shortages in the lab network.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring service level to our customers by updating labs replenishment to optimal levels.

• Work closely with upstream planning and forecast teams to align on downstream lab demand.

• Supply risk review to maintain service by leveraging Client availability and product portfolio and placing manual order, coordinating with DC, and Planning teams to expedite when necessary.

• Material substitution and closely work with routing teams ensure lens availability is aligned with routing strategy.

• New product introduction by creating new stocking orders, setting system replenishment parameters, coordinating with upstream/downstream teams, and planning for discontinuation to limit excess.

• Work with obsolescence Manager and labs on reducing overall obsolescence exposure

• Monitor essential KPI's and develop/execute corrective actions when outside established boundaries

• Work with lab GM's and ROD's on process improvement action plan based on inventory analysis

• Maximize the use of Client produced lenses through analysis of consumption and product availability

• Monitor and analyze short ordering and identify areas of improvement.

• Team with inventory finance teams to promote best practices on cycle counts and limit manual transacting to improve inventory accuracy

• Collaborate with systems team to enhance or trouble shoot any order flow related processes.

• Participation in Supply Chain projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business is required; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered

• 0-3 year's experience in Inventory/Production Planning functions is required

• 0-3 year's experience in DRP/MRP systems.

• Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize work and perform under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Advanced Excel skills in pivot tables, complex functions and formulas for detailed analysis

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Artech has been an employer of choice for 30 years, proudly serving over 80 Fortune 500 companies. We have dedicated professionals that will help you with your next career move. Our recruiters will listen carefully to your career goals and then match your skills and aspirations to various open roles. There is nothing we are more passionate about than finding candidates a rewarding job that makes them happy.

Artech is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

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