Mgr. Assembly Planning

at  LOreal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job: Manager Assembly Planning
Department: Assembly Planning
Division: CPD Operations
Location: Clark, New Jersey
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Manager Assembly Planning

Job Summary:
The Manager Assembly Planning will be responsible for Cosmetics and owns the planning process from BOM conception through hand off to Operations and Deployment from IDC to vendor and reverse logistics. They will manage production planning, risk mitigation, service level reporting and communication to stakeholders. They are also responsible for component and FG inventory at the vendor, minimizing excess and obsolete, performing reconciliations & supporting CPD. Participate in S&OP meetings and coordinate other activities as required.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsibilities are not limited to the below listing:

• Planning process from BOM conception through hand off to Operations and Deployment for complete assembly SKU portfolio for US CPD
• Ensure consistency between planning process and execution by using DRC to create and coordinate subcontract Purchase Order
• Ensure seamless execution of receipts at vendor, as well as IDC including error resolution
• Maintain quality of DRP at BOM Header including challenging of forecasts, explosion of BOM components, and incorporation of inventory on vendor floor
• Validate and update plan based on vendor confirmations and feasibility
• Coordinate arbitration and reservation between GBSC and BSM on FP components
• Manage end of job management for BOM Headers FP Components and packaging materials at co-packer ensuring appropriate inventory levels
• Network & planning master data including planning of blocked horizons, receiving and shipping calendars, planned delivery times, lot sizing rules
• Catalog management
• Sub-contracting weekly and monthly cycles
• Identify risks and opportunities and leverage S&OP process to inform and gain alignment

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant business experience in planning, inventory control or related function
• Possess well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to be able to build strong work relationships with all levels of the organization
• Has the ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issues
• Problem Solver, can work cross functionally to find best way to improve service risk and reduce risks
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and work independently
• Ensure attention to detail
• Demonstrate success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate professional judgment and sound decision-making skills.
• Develop appreciation of local markets and cultural diversity

• Planning process from BOM conception through hand off to Operations and Deployment for complete assembly SKU portfolio for US CPD
• Ensure consistency between planning process and execution by using DRC to create and coordinate subcontract Purchase Order
• Ensure seamless execution of receipts at vendor, as well as IDC including error resolution
• Maintain quality of DRP at BOM Header including challenging of forecasts, explosion of BOM components, and incorporation of inventory on vendor floor
• Validate and update plan based on vendor confirmations and feasibility
• Coordinate arbitration and reservation between GBSC and BSM on FP components
• Manage end of job management for BOM Headers FP Components and packaging materials at co-packer ensuring appropriate inventory levels
• Network & planning master data including planning of blocked horizons, receiving and shipping calendars, planned delivery times, lot sizing rules
• Catalog management
• Sub-contracting weekly and monthly cycles
• Identify risks and opportunities and leverage S&OP process to inform and gain alignmen