Supply Planner

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Supply Planner for a hybrid contract opportunity in Santa Monica, CA. 

*Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 remote*

SUMMARY:
The Supply Planner is responsible to maintain the set inventory targets across all distribution facilities within the US to enable highest possible level of customer satisfaction. This includes but is not limited to creating replenishment orders, communicating changes to demand/supply planning and providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will have exposure to Inventory/Capacity Planning, Logistics, Forecasting, WMS, Finance and EDI and works closely with his/her peers in Red Bull North America.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
Manage SKU/DC inventory levels to within established targets to prevent stock-outs and overstock situations, especially during product transitions (promotional packaging, new items and phase out items)
Timely and accurate entry of replenishment orders for the customer via SAP
Manage stock transfer process between customer ship-to locations
Monitor and adjust min/max inventory levels on an ongoing basis to satisfy days on hand target
Coordinate with Supply Planning colleagues on inbound shipments to 3PL provider and support RBNA inventory deployment strategy
Partner with Demand Planning and Supply Planning Team to successfully manage product transitions, both end of life and new product introductions for VMI customers
Monitor and report on KPI’s

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Communicate with the customer about product stocking levels and seasonal fluctuations to ensure there are no stock outs or out of code risk.
Conduct customer reviews to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
Weekly/Monthly customer reporting (Inventory level, PO report)

LOGISTICS / TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
Create replenishment orders in full truckload quantities to minimize transportation costs and optimize truckload utilization.
Optimize case pick/cross dock efficiency
Inventory deployment that will strike an optimal balance between supply chain and logistic target
Support project team to increase port-direct shipments

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of Supply planner experience
Advanced user in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio)
Excellent communications skills, eager to service an important clientele and perform at exceptional levels of customer service
Strong focus on follow through
High caliber of professional interpersonal skills, with excellent analytical, conceptual, and communication skills (both oral and written)
Self-motivated team member who can drive resolution to issues with strong problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field with undergraduate statistical analysis or engineering focus preferred

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage

SHIFT:
Full-Time
8:00AM - 5:00PM