POSITION SUMMARY
The site supply planner is at the center of Plymouth Tube’s planning operations ensuring customer needs are met while maintaining our internal standards of quality and efficiency. The Site Supply Planner :
- Develops and manages daily and weekly production schedules that balance customer demands with operational efficiency.
- Provides accurate lead times for new orders by leveraging a comprehensive capacity plan, factoring in current orders, projected demand, and raw material availability.
- Collaborates with our Strategic Materials team to procure optimal raw material quantities that meet Plymouth’s quality standards.
- Monitors and reports on key metrics such as schedule adherence, inventory turnover, order backlog, and prioritization, working closely with sales to achieve company objectives.
- Plays a key role in Plymouth’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Adheres to and models all site and corporate Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory requirementsEnsures supply of material to support demand which may include assisting in resolving shortages, assisting in allocations of limited materials, and preventing potential schedule interruptionsEnsure gaps in ability to supply are addressed, scenarios established and issues appropriately escalatedWorks with manufacturing to help create production plans that meets inventory targets for finished goods and customer requested delivery dates Sets the weekly production schedule which is approved by mill operationsAdjusts the daily production schedule based off of previous day’s results and anticipated capacity requirements for the remainder of the weekAnalyzes schedule adherence, inventory and forecasting performance and identifies process improvementsParticipates in weekly planning meetings in addition to monthly Supply Reviews as part of the S&OP processSupports introduction of new products and product discontinuationWorks cross functionally with all areas of the business, i.e. : Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations, Demand Planning and Purchasing to solve problems and identify business improvement opportunitiesLeverage system settings and parameters to drive planning efficiencyManage Schedule Agreements and / or Purchase Orders for inbound finished goods and assembliesCommunicates supply position to the business and performs “what if” analyses as requiredMaintains planning system and master data integrity as well as keeps assigned documentation updated following all departmental policies, corporate procedures and work instructionsContributes to business process definition and documentation and generally supports Supply Chain performance improvement plansManages and controls the finished goods supply to ensure customer demand fulfillment is balanced with service, delivery and inventoryKey Metric Accountability (Tracks and Owns Status)
Daily schedule adherence (at the mill order level)Weekly schedule adherence (at the mill order level and in absolute feet for key plant resources)Order backlog by days past due, value, order quantityOrder backlog by key resource and absolute feetInventory turnsSupervisory Responsibilities
NoneQUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Desired : Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or Business Management plus 1 years of Supply Chain / Master Scheduling experience3 years progressive experience in Supply Chain / Master Scheduling role with proven and documented success in lieu of a degree
Commensurate experience within a discrete manufacturing environment similar to a Plymouth Tube mill
ASCM (APICS) certification preferred or attained within the first year in the roleAdditional Requirements
Proficiency with MS Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, advanced Excel)Demonstrates proficiency in use of a computer and various programs—including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience a mustERP System experience a plusAbility to work within and experience with MRP and Shop floor Control SystemsUnderstands how to document production goals and deviations from these goals on a regular basis.Shows the ability to understand customer demand and how to optimize production schedules to meet customer demand.Acts as a liaison between vendors, customers, laborers and other departments within the company.Works efficiently under pressure and helps motivate employees to meet demands.COMPETENCIES / DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Core Competencies
Care & Commitment : Consistently reliable, follows work instructions, investigates any inconsistencies and looks ahead to next steps. Offers ideas for improvements (safety, operations, process, and quality) and actively participates in improvement processes. Accepts change as part of future state improvement and adapts with positive enthusiasm.Team Player : Steps up to help the team even when it’s outside of normal duties or comfort zone, looks out for the safety of self and team. Cooperates with others without dominating the group, values team members for their contributions and professional abilities, and always treats people with respect. C respectfully, honestly and clearly, and considers the suggestions and opinions of othersCustomer Focus : Seeks out information on customer requirements, stops a process when an inconsistency is suspected, and reports inconsistencies to the right person. Involves customers and seeks best resource before moving forward with key decisions; follows through on promises made to internal / external customer. Delivers accurate product, services and paperwork to the next operationInitiative : Initiate’s problem solving to address issues, acts without being told or directed, actively participates in resolution, seeks best alternative even if it challenges the status quo. Does and says the right things for the right reasons even when it’s uncomfortable, speaks up immediately when seeing a safety hazard, a process error, or problem to resolve. Acts with sense of urgency : Gives immediate attention to tasks or issues that prevent organization from reaching goals, rethinks priorities and organizes work to achieve goals or get goals back on track.Safety : Participates in safety efforts enthusiastically, always with an eye for achieving the very best, approaches auditing with a commitment toward learning and improving equally. Consistently looks for opportunities to improve the safety culture, shows sincere interest in the improvement of safety in the organization above and beyond requirements. Actively drives culture where safety is more important than achieving numbers or reaching goals.Job Specific Competencies
Scheduler : Adept at scheduling the full facility, process to process, throughout the site. Identifies the site bottlenecks and prioritizes the flow of materials through production constraints. Maintains adequate materials supply, performing audits and looking ahead to adjust accordingly, communicates with the right people to ensure proper schedule. Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.Judgement : Uses common sense when discerning priorities, demonstrates sound decision making when approaching decisions with critical impact. Grasp’s business cycle and its requirements, is process and detail oriented, absorbs new information quickly. Earns trust of others, does not cut corners ethically, does what is “right” not what is expedient.Operations : Demonstrates sound knowledge of the production process from start to finish, proficient in the technical requirements of position (systems and visual), continues to improve skills in this area. Effective in planning manpower and resources to achieve hourly, daily and weekly goals, resolves issues or roadblocks immediately. Adapts plans quickly when priorities change, effectively communicates changes, holds others and self-accountable in achieving goals regardless of changing environmentInvolvement : Works effectively with all levels of organization to help them understand metrics and organizational data, interprets into a relatable format. Improves costs and / or spending by analyzing, making suggestions in production and non-production categories. Provides leadership for special projects and / or any cost cutting problem solving events, adept at running meetingsEqual Opportunity Employer : Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
