Distribution Resource Planner (M/F/d)

  • Porto
  • Hays

Elementis | Supply Chain | Planner Your new company Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company, with over 1,300 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. 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 multiples sites, and typically manages $4-10 million in inventory value.

Your new role : 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 in 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) Experience working with ERP systems, JDE preferred Advanced analytical and forecasting skills. Excellent problem-solving skills, with ability to plan for, mitigate and resolve key risks or issues as they arise Excellent communication skills, communicating clearly and effectively both written and oral across internal teams and other partners

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.

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