Sr Supply Chain Planner

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating the HBE supply chain using the most efficient and effective means available. This can include supply & capacity planning, and distribution of finished goods.

This position focuses on ensuring that supply capacity can support customer demand through the Sales and Operations Planning process. Coordination and communication is wide ranging including: Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Quality, Logistics, HBE sites and vendors.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Supply & Inventory Planning

Take ownership of supplier performance for select vendors.
Coordinate development of Vendor Product Purchase Plan considering scheduling guidelines, Sales input, facility capacity.
Document supply/demand/capacity balances, trends, and supplier interruptions.
Utilizing SAP functionality, timely PO creation to meet demand and vendor lead times – twice weekly minimum depending on SKU.
Review mid-to-long range stocking plans (3-18 months) based on a monthly Demand Forecast; present any foreseen issues in S&OP Meetings.
Track monthly performance (receipts & sales) versus S&OP plan.
PO ETA Tracking Sheet – update vendor committed delivery dates and communicate changes as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction, automatically update via LSMW.
Support the build out of vendor scorecards, measuring service levels and communication.
Lead vendor meetings to review service levels and critical shipments/ misses.
Based on monthly variances to sales plan, coordinate with the Sales team for Sales control of items/plants that have over-sold forecast or promotional plans for items/plants that have under-sold forecast.
Work with Customer Service team to process returns, expedite products, and other customer requests/ queries.
Partner with Procurement category managers in cost analysis, RFP/RFQ processes and Budgeting for strategic sourcing initiatives.
Proactively work with suppliers to monitor and improve their performance.
Provide timely updates to management and internal customers on key accessory issues.
Collaborate with IT groups to streamline SKU/ inventory management.

Distribution

Plan and direct the deployment of Holcim products consistent with marketing requirements and sound inventory control.
Ensure proper SKU/ site mix strategies to cover demand and eliminate stranded inventory.
Coordinate development of short- and long-range inventory health targets and strategy, measure.
against Support new product launch by sourcing and developing new products at the optimal source for the Supply Chain network.
Coordinate inventory control by developing make to order/make to stock decisions, dispositioning slow moving and obsolete materials and establishing safety stocks.
Evaluate inventory for slow moving/ obsolete items, provide recommendations to Product Management team for updates to portfolio offering.
Coordinate development of analytical techniques providing optimal visibility to drive effective decision making.
Lead various cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years directly related experience or at least 10 years of directly related experience.
Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office and other ERP systems preferred.
Advanced planning & analytical capability.
1-3 years managing external vendors preferred.
Excellent communication and project management skills.

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please include a note on your application or reach out to us directly.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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