Supply Chain & Planning Manager

Halex/Scott Fetzer Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Responsible for managing the demand planning, forecasting, and replenishment activities to meet 98% fulfillment rate for all channels.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research and understand the Halex products and various packaging options by item part number.
• Determine, suggest and implement changes to inventory, packing structure, and layout to increase throughput and efficiency.  
• Develop a method to cross reference item part numbers to create flexibility in fulfilling the various packaging options.
• Standardize item part numbers and cross references in ERP.
• Monitor and manage MRP to ensure the signals are accurate for recommended orders and stockouts.
• Ensure ERP is updated and accurate in sourcing related fields.
• Create and distribute Quarterly Forecast for top 80% of Halex Suppliers.
• Proactively monitor and escalate supplier delivery issues in biweekly conference calls or as needed.
• Provide alternative solutions to minimize customer stock outs.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels at outside warehouses to meet customer demand as well as desired inventory turns.
• Monitors actual versus forecasted demand to identify changes that need to be made to SKU level material forecast.
• Create purchase orders for domestic and international vendors.
• Update vendor pricing as needed.
• Monitor and reduce E&O inventory.
• Develop a weekly production schedule in absence of Material Planner.
• Produce monthly reports on inventory levels, lost sales, and inventory accuracy.
• Support Global Supply Chain Manager in Sourcing activities in the identification and negotiation of suppliers as needed.
• Support and optimize inbound logistics and customs related topics.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge and work experience required
• Minimum of 5+ 8 years of supply chain experience in:
  • Inventory Management, concentration in cycle counting and target inventory levels
  • Forecasting in a high volume, SKU intensive environment
• Able to work with little oversight.
• Attention to detail.
• Independent thinker and both proactive and intuitive.
• Demonstrates the capacity to adapt and relate to all types of people.
• Organization, Comprehension, Retention, and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Time Management and efficiency skills.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Computer proficient (Windows, MS Office, manufacturing software systems, inventory systems experience, Warehouse Management Systems).
• Exhibit exceptional work habits, drive, energy, and passion for the job that inspires others with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Create a culture that understands and practices legal and ethical business principles and operates with complete integrity.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.