Department: Supply Chain
Location: Stamford, CT USA
Posted: 2011-02-18
Requisition Number: SC-20110218-SupplyPlanner

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Meet & exceed Unit Fill Rate and inventory goals for brand group
• Establish Supply Chain strategy (MTS or MTO) for all SKUs in portfolio, with input from Demand Forecasting group
• Establish critical system parameters (ABC and Safety Stock settings, replenishment quantity, launch quantity, etc.)
• Establish (in concert w/ Purchasing and External Manufacturing) raw material safety stock and replenishment strategy. Develop monthly inventory budgets, and measure performance
• Ensure adherence to Weekly Planning Cycles
• Issue weekly vulnerability report, work w/ Demand and Sales to manage allocations
• Measure weekly UFR performance, identify key drivers of defects and develop/execute improvements programs
• Issue monthly scorecard report to be foundation for Exec S&OP review (UFR, inventory, Forecast, Launch, and Promo On-Time Performance
• Interact with Marketing on Launch and Promo activity as needed

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or other related disciplines
• A minimum of 3+ years of Supply Planning experience in the Health and Beauty industry; exposure to Demand Forecasting a plus
• � Solid experience planning in a contract filling environment with inventory ownership as opposed to manufacturing experience
• � Proficient working with an MRP system; experience with Manugistics Fulfillment module a plus
• � Proficient in MS Word and Excel; ability to create spreadsheets, apply formulas and analyze data
• Strong analytical and inventory modeling skills
• Ability to effectively problem-solve, communicate cross-functionally and to upper management and actively participate in business discussions
• Must possess a high sense of urgency and a customer service focus
• An APICS certification in a Supply Chain related area a plus

Education:

• BA/BS in Engineering, Business or other related disciplines

Note:

• Please forward a resume in either Word or PDF format to Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com. You must indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.

Closing Date: Closed on 2011-09-27

Contact:
E-mail: Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA