Supply Planner

The Supply Planner plays a critical role in anticipating and maintaining inventory levels and actively managing the flow of product to ensure customer requirements can be delivered upon, in a responsive and cost-effective manner. This role will involve the development of tools, reports, and data-based planning to achieve optimal demand and supply planning performance.This will ensure inventory management, placement of purchase orders and oversight of deliveries to support the business within the S&OP process.Key Responsibilities:Supply planningManage the development of a Supply Plan to meet the demand plan each month / weekPlanning parameters are effectively negotiated and managed with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of product to our warehouse to support our customersInventory is regularly monitored, and potential Out of Stock situations are reported to the commercial business in a timely manner; an overview on supply situation and availability is providedDevelop and maintain Supplier forecasts and liaise with Vendors in negotiation and confirmation of forecastsEnsure that each Supplier has a clearly defined inventory policy that sets the minimum service level for each ItemActive participation in the relevant demand planning process and meetings, to align the monthly/weekly requirements based on the business needSKU phase out/phase in process is tightly managed to ensure stock availability and limited product write offsDevelop a weekly / monthly process to review actual inventory Vs inventory policy, meet or exceed fill rate performance, demand forecast accuracy and supplier delivery performance. Provide the business confidence in ongoing supply and service levels, as well as providing clear priority to Suppliers on any priorities for expediting PO’s and shipmentsSupplier performance and delivery timelines are closely monitored to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirementsLead and attend meetings with internal team (Sales, Demand Planner, warehouse and Customer Services) and externally with key Suppliers to ensure we are on track to deliver service, inventory, and cost targets. Ensure a good escalation and communication process to deal with exceptionsProvide visibility to the business and Sales teams of all slow moving and obsolete inventory, Work with Demand Planners and Sales to agree actions to clear SLOB stock.Ensure a good escalation and communication process is in place and followed, to deal with exceptionsFreight and Logistics ControlManage inbound logistics (cost and delivery performance) for all purchase orders.The accurate pricing of all inbound freight and management of delivery dates to maintain an accurate ETA in the MRP systemAll goods and products in a dedicated buying portfolio are sourced and procured in a cost effective, timely and professional mannerEnsuring inbound Freight and Logistics decisions are in support of the delivery in full / on time and as cost efficient as possibleRelationship management and teamworkPositive contributions are made to the Paragon culture, and team environment through effective communication, teamwork and by establishing productive working relationships.Promotion of information sharing, collaboration, and teamwork among staff throughout the organizationOwn behaviours are aligned to Paragon’s core values.Key RelationshipsDemand PlannersSuppliersFreight ForwardersWarehouse / Logistics TeamsSupply Chain teamsCustomer Service teamSales teamsFinance teamSpecific Job SkillsMS Office SuiteMRP / ERP SystemsCommunicationPolicies and ProceduresS&OPQualifications and ExperienceEssential2-3 years Production or Supply Planning experience with complex productsSpecific experience in purchasing, scheduling or supply planning rolesExperience using MRP / Planning systemsDesirableExperience in Sales and Operations Planning process, and continuous improvementExperience in the health sector