Supply Planner at Friedman

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Production Planning, Health Safety Environment, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Microsoft Office 365, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Communication, Master Data Management

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Purpose of the Role: To support short-, medium-, and long-term planning for demand forecasting, inventory, and production. Responsible for maintaining master data accuracy and integrity. Key Activity Areas: Demand Forecasting Inventory & Production Planning Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Quality Assurance Continuous Improvement Responsibilities for each activity area: Demand Forecasting: Analyze and evaluate supply and demand forecasts to ensure adequate inventory levels. Inventory & Production Planning: Convert planned orders to purchase requisitions within 3 working days after SO confirmation by master scheduler / engineering release of PN. Download and manage all plant revisions. Create and maintain material master data and BOMs per request. Propose make-to-buy opportunities and safety stock settings for items with continuous demand. Collaborate with engineering to allocate excess inventory. Generate and analyze inventory reports/KPIs. Manage exception messages to ensure timely conversion of planned orders. Coordinate with procurement, operations, and sales to identify and resolve supply chain issues. Monitor inventory levels to balance customer demand and minimize excess. Attend ODM and production meetings to escalate issues as needed. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Implement HSE policies and management system requirements. Identify and report HSE risks and incidents. Participate in HSE training and hazard identification programs. Promote a clean, safe, and respectful workplace. Use appropriate PPE and exercise stop work authority when necessary. Quality Assurance: Adhere to quality processes per customer requirements and company quality management system. Recommend updates to procedures and work instructions. Ensure corrective actions are implemented within specified deadlines post-audit. Continuous Improvement: Support process improvements aligned with business goals. Participate in Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and problem-solving activities. Submit and implement improvement suggestions. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Technical (Mechanical or Oilfield Equipment) or Economics field Knowledge of scheduling tools, planning philosophies Lean Manufacturing Knowledge Certificates: APICS will be a plus SAP knowledge is preferred Demonstrated commitment to driving and communicating positive change. Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset. Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. Effective collaborator across cross-functional teams. Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions, capable of clear and legible written communication. Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

The Supply Planner is responsible for demand forecasting, inventory management, and production planning to ensure adequate inventory levels. They will also implement health, safety, and environmental policies while adhering to quality assurance processes.