Operations Planner

Russell Tobin • Reynoldsburg, OH, US

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Russell Tobin's client, an American specialty retail company, is hiring an Operations Planner in Reynoldsburg, OH

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Employment Type : Contract

Location : Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (Onsite)

Duration : 3+ months with possible extension or conversion

Pay range : $23 / hr - $24 / hr

Schedule : Mon – Fri

Job Overview :

We are looking for an Operations Planner to join the team! This role manages supply chain planning, costing, financial communication, on-time delivery, and inventory for specific business categories. This role is a trusted advisor for both internal cross-functional partners and external vendors. This person has exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and influencing skills, and is motivated working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities : Vendor Management

Responsible for ordering and management of Component Inventory and Finished Goods
Manage S&OP between the vendor and the business
Ensure vendor On-Time & Complete (OT&C) accountability is at 95% or higher
Ensure finished product is delivered to warehouses in a timely manner; work in conjunction with vendors to prioritize production
Expedite shipments / production to meet speed initiatives
Short-term and long-term capacity planning
Issued components and finished good purchase orders and negotiate with vendors to secure production
Communicate new launch forecasts and medium-range receipt plans
Partner with vendors to identify future supply chain requirements

Brand Management

Build a relationship as a trusted advisor

Manage speed-to-market initiatives

Responsible for communicating / updating changes to open orders : status reporting to cross-functional partners (OT&C accountability at 95%)

Review and communicate feasibility and timing for all buy requests

Informs cross-functional partners of excess inventory in Semi Annual Sales and Clearance buys; assist with component run-outs to reduce inventory liability

Partners with cross-functional partners to develop new launch and medium range receipt plan

Understand and support business and process changes by utilizing a speed and agility mindset

Identify opportunities to reduce lead times

Identify opportunities to gain agility within the supply chain

Inventory Management

Responsible for the data integrity of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) that will enable a consistent planning horizon

Execute buys using SAP MRP

Manage to component inventory targets

Manage detailed Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy (waste factors and usage); work closely with Inventory Control during Book to Book to identify and resolve BOM issues

Assist Inventory Control with Physical Inventory and provide support to resolve issues

Provide justification for excess inventory in quarterly review of Excess and Obsolete reconciliation

Conduct End of Season inventory management planning; execute ad hoc cycle counts and run outs to reduce liability

Analyze data, reviewing reports, and resolve issues to maintain a clean Book of Business with focus on inventory turns

Qualifications / Capabilities :

Bachelor's Degree in related field

APICS, CPIM a plus

3-5 years of production planning, supply chain, or inventory management experience

Experience in manufacturing and / or consumer goods / retail preferred

Solid business acumen and ability to make recommendations and business decisions in partnership with leader

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results

Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners

System and computer proficiency (SAP, MSOffice)

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers :

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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