DISTRIBUTION RESOURCE PLANNER (M/F/D)

Descrição da Função Your new Company Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company, with over employees working at 23 locations across the globe.
They create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of their customers’ products and make a positive change in the world.
Elementis is establishing a new office and modern laboratory in Porto, Portugal.
They offer exciting roles in Research & Development, Human Resources, Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, Regulatory/Product Stewardship, Sales & Marketing, providing a diverse range of opportunities to grow and make an impact.
Most of the roles are regional or global.
Your new Role The DRP Planner reports to Supply Planning Manager, and is responsible for Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) between plants / warehouses within a strategic business unit or within a given supply chain network.
The DRP Planner plans transfers and maintains appropriate inventory levels across multiple sites, and typically manages $4-10 million in inventory value.
The DRP Planner also works closely with supply planners and site schedulers to optimize production schedules at the supply sites while ensuring sustainable service level at destination shipment branches.
The DRP Planner functional can be regional or global.
If regional, the DRP planner is responsible to support the destinations from his/her sourcing region.
As a Distribution Resource Planner you will be responsible for.
Demand Forecasting & Replenishment Planning Responsibility for determining when to replenish all destinations based on the demand forecast, required service level, inventory strategy, safety stock, and time fence indicators; Configure DRP Network in the ERP tool; Create replenishment orders based on system signals.
Operational Planning and Execution Responsible for the operation of the DRP process on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis over a minimum of an 18-month horizon; Review requirements at warehouses and create capacity-feasible loads in the ERP system; Monitor past due in transits and resolve issues with logistics alongside stockout/stock high situations; taking appropriate action where required.
Performance Measurement and Metrics.
Responsible for DRP metrics performance to MPS / MRP II levels; Establish and collect other appropriate metrics as necessary for planning.
Collaboration and Supply Chain Coordination.
Works and collaborates closely with supply planning manager and site production schedulers to ensure material is available to ship on time; Holds a key interface with customer service on Available-to-Promise (ATP) issues.
ERP System Configuration and Optimization.
Responsibility for configuring the ERP system to replenish destinations, ensuring the system-generated plans are responsible and appropriate.
Continuous Improvement and Issue Resolution.
Support an ongoing report or meeting structure with the destination supply planner to address availability issues.
What you'll need to succeed.
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; 5 years’ experience in supply chain, production scheduling or related field; Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), ERP systems (JDE preferred); Advanced analytical and forecasting skills; Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan for mitigate and resolve key risks or issues as they arise; Excellent communication skills, communicating clearly and effectively across internal teams and other partners; Fluency in English - verbal and written.
What the Company can Offer you   This position will have a hybrid regime with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Whilst this role will be based at the Porto Hub, there will be occasions where you may be required to travel to other Elementis sites.
Next Steps   If you're interested in this role, click ' Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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