Planning & Sales Inventory and Operations Planning Lead
Dayton Superior

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SIOP Lead works in collaboration with the Sector Leaders and key stakeholders in: Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse/Logistics, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, Pricing and Marketing, to drive and lead the SIOP process. In addition to the SIOP, plans stocking levels and replenishment times and quantities on make-to-stock products to support forecasted sales in all company locations. Develops and maintains statistical forecasts based on historical sales and other inputs, to support sales, as well as inventory turns targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate SIOP meetings monthly, update SIOP documents and manage key initiatives and track results.

• Assist in parameter maintenance for all products as directed - as part of training in systems, planning strategy, and overall business goals. Then, analyze data to create and maintain stocking levels, where appropriate, in all company distribution locations for assigned product families.

• Review Sales history vs. system forecasts for assigned product families. Evaluate, adjust and approve forecasts monthly. Provide best forecast for each facility to drive proper inventory levels.

• Ensure adequate materials are available to meet the requirements for each plant, based on the master production schedule and calculated by the MRP system, while supporting inventory and turns goals.

• Primary contact for internal customers for product availability, new products, end of life (phase in/out), economic order and manufacturing quantities, etc. Work with Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, etc.

• Participate in daily Scoreboard/Accountability meetings, as well as cross-functional planning meetings as required.

• Understand and maintain departmental metrics for Slow Moving/Excess Inventory, On Time, Inventory Turns, Late Lines, and Forecast Accuracy.

• Analyze excess inventory against planned production to determine if transfer of inventory is preferable to production/purchase. Take appropriate action. Process transfer workbenches daily for assigned products/facilities.

• Assist in other activities as directed, including capacity studies, system optimization and maintenance, and packaging standardization.

• Maintain professional, service-oriented behavior always.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. (Equivalent pertinent experience may substitute for the education requirement.)
• Ability to make existing systems work to their fullest with the flexibility to manipulate information outside the system when necessary.
• Experience with spreadsheet and database technologies.
• Knowledge of the principles of inventory control and operations management.
• An understanding of SIOP, purchasing, scheduling, and MRP techniques.
• Ability to think on a conceptual level.
• APICS certification a plus

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information, both orally and in writing, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, assimilate data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Occasional travel maybe required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Low physical effort required to sit, stand at files, bend, stoop, lift, and walk.
• Maximum unassisted lift 35 lbs, average lift, less than 10 lbs.
• Requires ability to use a keyboard, monitor and calculator.
• Requires the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inside average office environment.
• Average office noise levels.
• No personal protective equipment required.
• Ambient temperature between 68? and 76?

Benefits

As part of the Dayton family, you will enjoy competitive pay and a benefit package designed to offer convenience and security to our employees and their families. Our total compensation package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

• Retirement plan

• Vacation

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short- and long-term disability programs

If we sound like your kind of people, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

Dayton Superior Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Disabled/Veteran.

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