Dayco

Materials Planner/Supply Chain Analyst (On-Site)

Dayco Memphis, TN
Dayco

Materials Planner/Supply Chain Analyst (On-Site)

Dayco Memphis, TN
3 days ago 41 applicants

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Under the leadership of the Inventory Manager, the Materials Planner is responsible for the overall management of assigned product group supply, ensuring that customer volume demand is forecasted and maintained in accordance with established company targets. This role regularly coordinates with both internal personnel (customer service/sales/marketing/finance) and external suppliers/vendors to maintain inventory requirements, incorporate new products/customers, and remove excess/obsolete inventory using the APICS global supply chain standards.

JOB LOCATIONS: Memphis, TN

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Overall planning, purchasing, and monitoring of inventory levels to ABC standards and customer demand within budgetary targets and team KPIs/goals/objectives.
  • Monitor all current inventory levels (finished goods/bulk) within warehouses, issue customer service orders (POs), reconcile inventory with ERP/warehouses, track order discrepancies, expedite backorders, track freight, review demand flow.
  • Ensure an open line of communication with internal teams and vendors by promptly responding to email requests and providing updates on current/in-transit orders, past-dues, volumes, lead-times/fulfillment dates.
  • Establish, track and report KPIs as required (inventory standards/values, excess values, lead times, fulfillment timelines, budget requirements, past-due units, fill rates, freight costs, on-hand/backorder/return rates, kit/ship accuracy rates, cost to carry, safety stock, non-working inventory, supplier quality index, etc.
  • Regular analysis of inventory forecasts/sales/supply chain data to evaluate requirements and ordering needs.
  • Provide improvement recommendations on inventory reporting, processes, sourcing, and efficiency enhancements, using best practice measures.
  • Track, measure and dispose of excess inventory, as necessary.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to communicate updates on inventory/sourcing/lead-times/analysis, identify/solve inventory issues, plan product packaging/purchasing.
  • Assess freight options using cost and delivery considerations during supplier replenishment cycles to ensure optimal cost-benefit ratio in conjunction with the Traffic Manager.
  • Periodically assist with pricing updates, reporting for planning/accounting/sales, review forecast accuracy, product launch coordination, data management, BOM management, inventory review of 3PLs, etc.
  • Work on “special” projects as it relates to inventory requirements, distribution inventory flow enhancements, new customer requirements, new customer rollouts or changeovers, freight cost reductions, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • BA or BS Supply Chain Management or related field preferred; Professional Certification preferred (CPIM/APICS/CPF/Lean Six Sigma).
  • 2-5 years material/inventory planning for a distribution center, Automotive Aftermarket experience considered a strong asset, global supply chain experience considered a strong asset.
  • ERP system experience, COIN and/or BPICS preferred.
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (V or X-lookups/Pivot-Tables/data analysis).
  • Demand Planning experience highly preferred.
  • Broad knowledge of Supply Chain & Inventory Planning field.
  • Knowledge & experience using APICS global standards.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • A critical thinker and strategic planner with a “continuous improvement” mind-set and eagerness to learn .
  • Ability to work professionally with internal teams at various levels and comfortable with decision-making.
  • Highly organized with ability to prioritize and re-prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent attention-to-detail to maintain 100% accuracy on various parameters and reports.
  • Adaptable to change.


  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Supply Chain

  • Industries

    Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing and Automotive

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