What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Strategist position at Whippany Actuation Systems?
Job Overview:
Whippany Actuation Systems is a leading aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. Recognized as experts in our industry for over 75 years, we are a fully integrated manufacturing company which takes responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new ideas and projects to ensure company growth.
We are looking for a highly motivated Supply Chain Strategist to work in concert with purchasing, production, and sales departments to meet on-time delivery demands of customers. In this role, you will analyze, schedule, expedite, and monitor materials required for production and special projects. You will participate in capacity reviews, inventory planning, make recommendations, and communicate changes in schedules.
The Role:
Whippany Actuation Systems is a leading aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. Recognized as experts in our industry for over 75 years, we are a fully integrated manufacturing company which takes responsibility for the success of our business and acts quickly to implement new ideas and projects to ensure company growth.
We are looking for a highly motivated Supply Chain Strategist to work in concert with purchasing, production, and sales departments to meet on-time delivery demands of customers. In this role, you will analyze, schedule, expedite, and monitor materials required for production and special projects. You will participate in capacity reviews, inventory planning, make recommendations, and communicate changes in schedules.
The Role:
- Lead the Sales Operations Planning (S OP) process, drive the improvement agenda.
- Develop monthly Production Plan based on Demand input and Capacity situation.
- Establish and maintain a weekly master production schedule to support Production Plan
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure feasible, aligned operational plans.
- Help define and maintain S OP KPIs and metrics to support continuous improvement.
- Distribute work orders and assist department personnel in obtaining items (drawings, parts, etc.) necessary to complete job operations and job material transactions.
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings to support business initiatives, adjust plans accordingly, and communicate supply chain issues and recommendations for resolution.
- Review and maintain master data for legacy and new products for proper planning.
- Communicate shortages to appropriate departments and make recommendations.
- Manage running action and issues list, drive issues to closure on a timely basis.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field
- 3 years' experience as a material planner or master scheduler
- Experience leading a Sales Operations Planning process
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
