Are you someone who like to be "in the Game" versus the sidelines? Do you like complex challenges and the empowerment to make a difference?

What will you do?

Support assigned Upstream Planning Manager. Data Analytics and performance tracking for Critical suppliers. Attend weekly meetings with assigned critical suppliers for Short/Mid/Long range planning. Manage supplier and plant escalations. 

 

Key Responsibilities\:

Supports the development and formulation of long and mid-range planning, policies, programs and objectives related to Materials Planning ManagementWorks closely with Procurement and operations teams to ensure the appropriate reorder process and timely delivery of materials are in place/contractedCollaborates with Procurement to develop joint business plans for critical suppliers Vendor Forecast Accuracy
Implement monthly process to track, monitor and improve monthly forecast (accuracy and bias) with critical suppliers Leads continuous improvement initiatives that balance service, working capital, and costs\:
Examples include but are not limited to\: Vendor Managed Inventory, Upstream Flow Optimization ProgramCrisis Management/Escalations\:
Responsible for developing and implementing supplier escalation process for NAM to drive stability
Only in case of severe shortage impacting the entire region, work with the plant upstream planner and set-up a task force to avoid any customer impactSupplier Scorecards\:
Responsible for monitoring Supplier performance and proactively identifying and mitigating risks
Creates performance metrics and standards for all aspects of materials management and implements improvement initiatives