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Springs Window Fashions Supply PlannerAn integral role within the Supply Chain team, by leading the inventory performance, excess & obsolete process, supports NPI & change management through Product Change Process (PCR) and supports SIOP. These responsibilities are aimed at strong business process performance that will be driven through working relationships with supply chain managers, product managers, materials managers, and buyer/planners. The Supply Planner will monitor and evaluate inventory positions and recommend / initiate actions. The Supply Planner will focus on strategic investments in working capital and inventory planning to support exceptional customer delivery.Job ResponsibilitiesService (30%)Support buyers/planners in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.Review demand forecast by product line & component.Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs.Keep material availability dates updated and accurate.Monitor manufacturing capacity requirements both short and long term.Work with Demand Planning and Product Managers to develop accurate forecasts.Work with Product Management on ensuring new products perform acceptably.Overall product line responsibility for service levels.Inventory (30%)Work with Purchasing on reducing lead times, minimums and price break quantities.Provide forecasts to major suppliers if required.Define component inventory targets.Define and update planning parameters.Monitor and maintain PFEPs (Plan For Every Part) for associated product lines.New products releases are coordinated and managed to project plans / milestonesContinuously look for inventory opportunitiesMonitor "aged" inventories to identify opportunities to reduce and prevent excessOverall product line responsibility for inventory levelsGet all obsolete/rejected inventory dispositioned and ultimately consumed, sold or scrappedPeople, Process, Culture (10%)Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunitiesProvide guidance, direction and help mentor all fellow associatesProvide a "Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Guiding Principles"Influence a diverse group of associates to the optimal decisionSpecial projects as assignedMaintenance (30%)Responsible for maintaining the most effective/efficient system settingsCreate work orders and purchase orders in accordance with our service and inventory objectives as requiredAnalyze component consumption patterns & load forecast adjustments or overridesReview all PCR (Product Change Requests) and take appropriate actionComponent maintenance: eff date, SS elimination, remove forecast, etc.Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurateMaintain integrity and accuracy of attach rate plansWork with Product Management to most efficiently and effectively introduce and exit programsRequirementsWhat We Are Looking ForEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and/or graduate degree1+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations preferredPrior experience working in custom ATO of highly configured productsPreferred candidate will have prior experience with SAP, Anaplan, and/or Friedman Corporation(Frontier software/FRN)Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong proficiency with ERP/MRP systemsAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite productsCompetency with PC?based networked applicationsAbility to analyze data, prioritize effectively, and make sound, time?sensitive decisionsStrong communication and cross?functional collaboration skillsUnderstanding of PFEP (Plan for Every Part) conceptsBilingual a plusHow We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our CultureOur Core Value: We do the right thing, alwaysOur Seven Cultural BehaviorsEmpowerment - We trust our people.Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).One Team - We are One Springs Team.Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and eligibility.Salary and Other Compensation:The annual base for this position is reasonably expected to be between $75,000.00 and $85,000.00 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time, paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.This posting is anticipated to remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.