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Supply Chain Planner for Logistics

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HP

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Spring

AI generated summary

  • You need a 4-year or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience, with 4-7 years in procurement or supply chain (or 3-5 years with an advanced degree).
  • You will design logistics tools, analyze capacity, enhance planning systems, develop dashboards, track KPIs, facilitate meetings, and collaborate with teams to improve supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

  • Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
  • Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, supply chain, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, and implement Logistics Capacity tools and processes
  • Perform capacity modeling and scenario planning to recommend improvements in network efficiency, asset utilization, and capital investments
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and key contributor to the enhancement of supply planning systems as part of the company’s digital strategy
  • Develop analytical tools and dashboards to enhance planning accuracy and team efficiency
  • Define and track KPIs to assess supply plan effectiveness (utilization, capacity vs. plan, etc.)
  • Facilitate Capacity planning meetings and ensure alignment across departments (Operations, Logistics, Planning, Marketing,)
  • Apply change management principles to successfully drive process and system improvements
  • Work with partner teams across various HP functions such as transportation, planning, fulfillment, finance, category, manufacturing and customer operations
  • Leverage historical data to create forward looking planning models to integrate in partnership with business teams
  • Utilize problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges
  • Provide forecast and work with downstream & upstream stakeholders to plan for capacity, measure accuracy and improve forecast logic
  • Recommend process/analytics automation opportunities
  • Recommends cross-functional process and data improvement opportunities to improve outcomes and accuracy
  • Proactively monitor DC inventory capacity levels to identify risks and work with appropriate teams to recommend solutions and/or forecast glidepaths for recovery to target levels
  • Supports Total Customer Experience (TCE) activities, causals, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Supply Chain Planner for Logistics?

The primary responsibility is to develop and maintain the capacity plan for Logistics to align with organizational strategic objectives and ensure seamless operational execution.

What qualifications are recommended for this role?

A four-year or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 4-7 years of work experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field is recommended. An advanced degree may also be considered with 3-5 years of experience.

What tools will the Supply Chain Planner be expected to design and implement?

The planner will design and implement Logistics capacity tools and processes, as well as develop analytical tools and dashboards to enhance planning accuracy and team efficiency.

How does this role contribute to cross-functional collaboration?

The Supply Chain Planner will work cross-functionally with various departments such as Operations, Logistics, Planning, Marketing, transportation, fulfillment, finance, and customer operations to ensure alignment and effective planning.

What are the expected outcomes from the processes built by this role?

Expected outcomes include improved network resilience, financial accuracy, DC labor planning, and transportation capacity planning.

Is prior experience in logistics planning required?

While not explicitly stated, previous experience in logistics, supply chain management, or procurement is recommended, as the role requires familiarity with these areas.

What benefits does HP offer for this position?

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term/short-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and generous time off policies, including paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays, and additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave.

What is the salary range for this role?

The pay range for this role is between $65,450 and $93,000 USD annually, with additional opportunities for bonuses and/or equity for candidates in the United States.

How does the planner measure the effectiveness of the supply plan?

The planner will define and track KPIs such as utilization and capacity versus plan to assess the effectiveness of the supply plan.

Will the planner be expected to apply change management principles?

Yes, the planner is tasked with applying change management principles to successfully drive process and system improvements.

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