Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: GA-Atlanta
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· Collects and analyzes world-wide historical sales data
· Collects and analyzes world-wide causal (external) data from sources such as Sales, marketing, Customer Support, Customers, Repair Centers, etc.
· Translates historical and causal data into a global forecast for the applicable OEM
· Produces a global forecast of planned purchases for assigned OEM’s each month and forwards to the OEM for inclusion in their production planning process
· Considers factors such as the following in developing the planned purchase order forecast:
· Stocking policies (e.g. turn goals, maximum inventory values)
· Sales strategies (e.g. fill rates).
· Program and product life cycles
· Market trends
· Stocking policies
· OEM operational requirements
· Establishes inventory positions for eachcompanylocation with monthly reviews and adjustments as needed
· Manages AOG stock requirements
· Manages Power-By-the-Hour (PBH) and other special types of inventory requirements.
· Maintains multiple communications channels to optimize product flow through thecompanysupply chain
· Conducts monthly S&OP meetings to identify supply chain risks, capacity constraints, and improvement opportunities
· Works with our Sales, Marketing, Reliability, and Customer Support teams to open and maintain productive communication with our customers and improve customer service
· Works with Repair Centers to ensure stock is available to meet TAT goals
· Works with Planners in other regions as necessary to gain information and/or understand factors affecting forecast and/or inventory levels
· When requested, work directly with customers’ planning groups to optimize Supply Chain planning
· Defines and utilizes metrics that facilitate continuous improvements to planning processes and business results
· Monitors OEM inventory dedicated tocompanyand considers those inventory levels in the forecast process
· Monitors excess inventory (e.g. “Non Moving” and “Slow Moving”) atcompanylocations and communicated those details to Management, Sales, and the CFO for possible disposition
· Works with Technical Support to obtain information relative to part changes (e.g. new, superseded, or obsolete parts, etc.)
· Completes Ad Hoc analysis and reports as required by management
· Authors and coordinates for approval Operational Support Plans when required for stock level adjustments or other policy changes
· Authors and coordinates for approval various process related documents
Knowledge and skills
· 5 years ofAviationSupply Chain or Engineering experience.
· Aviation experience a must!
· A strong understanding of statistical forecasting methodology is preferred.
· Must have a strong technical aptitude.
· Must have knowledge of computers.
· Must have knowledge of general computer programs such as E-mail, word processing, and power point.
· Must have advanced level of knowledge in MS Excel.
· Knowledge/experience with Hyperion or SQL preferred.
· Knowledge/experience with a Planning software system such as MCA, Servigistics, Logility, etc. strongly preferred.
· Industry certification such as APICS, CPIM, CPM, or ISM is strongly preferred.
Education and/or experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain related field, Business Administration, Aerospace or Engineering preferred.
· 2 years material planning experience.
· Must have a strong work ethic and be self-motivated.
· Must have ability to work independently.
Communication Skills
· Must have the ability to generate written communication and must have strong oral communication abilities, including presentation skills.
· Must have the ability to read and understand written communication of a technical nature.
· Ability to speak French is a plus.
· Ability to independently travel both domestically and internationally.
PDS Tech, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran (EOE M/F/D/V)
Founded in 1977, PDS Tech, Inc. is one of the nation''s premier specialty staffing firms with 31 offices nationwide. We offer a full range of benefits including:
* Health insurance
* Paid holidays
* Weekly payroll
* Immediate 401(k) eligibility
* Completion bonuses
* Training
Please note availability of benefits may vary by position.
PDS specializes in Engineering and IT arenas including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Energy just to name a few. Our reputation, track record, and years of continuous growth reflect the commitment to quality that our employees and clients experience first-hand. For more information about PDS, please check our website,www.pdstech.com
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This position may require you to submit to and pass a drug test and/or background check. If this is a hands-on position, you may also be required to pass a safety and productivity examination. PDS Tech, Inc. will comply with all applicable federal and state laws governing the use of such background checks and drug tests.
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