Inventory Planner Analyst - (US-KS-Lawrence - 66049)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
Email this job to yourself or to a friend | Job Match Test | Resume Guide

Responsibilities: Job DescriptionJob Summary:Responsible for planning, implementation and ordering of DRP materials.   Works with minimum supervision executing other various tasks associated with the DRP process.Required SkillsESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:1   :  Performs daily DRP planning and ordering functions.2   :  Performs set up of the DRP process with materials new to the program.3   :  Analyzes and determines appropriate stock quantities for the field locations.4   :  Responsible for maintaining DRP measurement tools and records.5   :  Monitor and audit inventory levels in the field.6   :  Responsible for GDO forecasting and post mortem analysis.7   :  Performs regularly scheduled data maintenance tasks to maintain system data integrity.THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED:1   :  Determines appropriate ordering quantities based on data provided by DRP tools.2   :  Responsible for maintaining accurate supply and demand elements that drive DRP (i.e. SO, PO, and stock levels).3   :  Communicates with field managers to solve problems regarding daily DRP issues.4   :  Communicate all system data integrity issues to appropriate functional area owner.5   :  Performs set up criteria needed to add material to the DRP program.6   :  Determines and maintains appropriate stock quantities for each item in DRP, using the forecast tools.7   :  Executes monthly review and establish appropriate DRP parameters needed to update the stock levels on all DRP items.8   :  Analyzes DRP measurement tools and reports and make recommendations based on analysis.9   :  Involved with the continuous improvement and automation of the DRP processes.10  : Coordinate and organize meetings with field to address their challenges and issues.11  : Perform field surveys to address business and customer service related opportunities.12  :  Provide management with  supply chain and sales history reportsRequired ExperiencePHYSICAL Requirements:1 : Extended computer use.2 : Extended telephone use.3: Light lifting (up to 25 pounds).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS):1   :  1-3 years prior experience in material planning in a manufacturing or distribution environment.2   :  Bachelor degree in Business Administration or relevant field and/or equivalent amount of experience.3   :  Must be adept in the knowledge and use of Microsoft office applications4   :  Must possess forecasting and forecast methodology knowledge.5   :  Must possess strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities6   :  Ability to coordinate projects.7   :  Ability to handle multiple tasks.8   :  Courteous, customer service oriented.9   : Excellent verbal and written communication skills

For more information of this job and to Apply Online, please visit us at http://www.employmentcrossing.com/lcjsjobdetail.php?akey=2e67ce3d4c9b3593b63ad0a6dc7ac54a

For more information please visit us at http://www.employmentcrossing.com