Supply Chain Management - Planner

Job Purpose

The SupplyPlannercollaborates with Product Managers,Demand Planners, and Buyersto ensurethatappropriate amountsof inventory arecarriedto efficiently satisfy customer demand. Supply Plannersare responsible forreviewingprocurement recommendations from theSupply Planand releasing planned orders for execution, as well asidentifyingand resolving excessinventoryandgaps in supply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

TheRole’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Demand Planners,Product Managers, and Buyersto ensure thatinputs to the Supply Plan are up to date and accurate.  

• Releaseplanned orders from the Supply Plan (astransfers, work orders, and purchase requisitions)to create a supply of inventory as.

• Work closely withProduct Managers onprocurement of products withcomplexlong-termorder cycles to ensure constant supply.

• Reviewand resolveSupply Plan exceptions such as Excess Inventory,Demand-at-Risk, and Reschedules/Cancellations,to ensureefficient deployment of inventory capital andadequate supplyof material.

• Collaborate with Product Managers to create and provide demand forecasts to critical suppliers.

RequiredExperience

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience, which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work 

Preferred Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management

• Work experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud-Procurement and/orSupply Chain Planningmodules.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivot tables, and vertical lookup)

• The ability to learn MRC Global-specific software. 

• Strong organization and time managementskills.

• Establish internal and external business relationships using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail, good decision-making skills, and willingness to exercise them. 

• Maintain availability to work beyond core business hours, including evenings and/or weekends, as necessary to meet fluctuating business demands.

Working Conditions  

• Work is performed in an office environment. 

• May require prolonged periods of sitting/standing.

• For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.