Supply Chain Manager

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Department: Supply Chain Team
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

Position Summary:
The Supply Chain Planner is a key member of the Supply Chain Team who will lead the supply planning process. This role is responsible for overseeing inventory requirements with a focus on aligning demand and supply that will enable Kris-Tech to meet sales objectives while effectively managing cash flow. Works closely in a cross-functional setting with all internal team members and some key suppliers, while providing continuous feedback, ideas, and problem-solving analysis to support Kris-Tech’s strategic plan.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Calculate and continuously update inventory targets and reorder points based on service level, historical demands, and variability.
2. Generate weekly and monthly material availability reports while measuring the impact of forecast accuracy.
3. Develop periodic ordering cycles based on an ABC analysis and associated parameters.
4. Prepare and report out inventory projections, turns, and other key inventory-related metrics.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives around planning methods, forecasting techniques, and SKU rationalization.
6. Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for planning processes and related systems.
7. Collaboratively work with the Information Systems team to identify initiatives focused on the automation of scheduling requirements, procurement, and inventory management.
8. Collaboratively work with Operations, Sales, and Finance Teams to identify KPIs focused on capturing scheduling and inventory effectiveness.
9. Other job responsibilities to be assigned at Manager's discretion.

Ideal candidate will exhibit the following skill sets:

1. Problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis.
2. Strong communicator; both written and verbal skills.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic cross-functional team setting.
4. Detail-oriented with the ability to lead strategic initiatives.
5. Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and supply planning.
6. Strong analytical and extensive spreadsheet analysis abilities.
7. Experience with MRP functionality.
8. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in supply chain, operations, or related field.