Distribution Planner

Co-ordinate all aspects of procurement and planning for designated purchased products. Effectively manage designated products for relevant CommScope Distribution Centers to provide exceptional customer service in a manner which will result in the reduction of the total cost of ownership. Optimize and manage the end to end planning process, ensuring CommScope Distribution Planning strategy is achieved.

This position co-ordinates planning of inventory and inventory drivers, suppliers, 3PL to ensure timely and efficient logistics flow and minimizing waste associated with inventory and time.

Communicate with customer service, sales, demand planners and product line management on order status, expedites and reschedules in real time.

Comply with safety requirements at all times and create a safe & healthy working environment.

• • Co-ordination of all planning activities, resources and focus for assigned area - customer, products and plant
• • First point of contact / escalation point for any issues, queries and questions for assigned area
• • Daily scheduling of new demands in SAP within 48hrs
• • Create and maintain supply orders in line with demands
• • Daily MRP execution for all requirements planning
• • Maintain date accuracy on orders
• • Maintain all purchase and sales documents in SAP to reflect up to date information
• • Track internal & external supply orders to ensure they ship on time
• • Manage and Escalate any shipment delays that may affect customer ship dates
• • Ensure supply is available on time to make physical shipment to the customer
• • Communicate with logistics & external parties to provide updates on incoming supply, expediting the process where possible
• • Participate in regular meetings with the Logistics team key stakeholders to ensure materials are available to meet the daily/weekly shipment plan the customer required date.
• • Analyze safety stocks, lead times, shipping routes & forecast to provide recommendations to Demand Planning.
• • Analyze and report on slow moving inventory
• • Maintain planning master data to ensure accurate planning and replenishment.
• • Identify changes to Planning master data through periodic review of data and performance.
• • Maintain planning process and ERP systems utilizing global best practice
• • Maintain work instructions and procedure documents in defined and controlled manner.
• • Provide support to Demand Planner/Product Management, on forecast review and recommend forecast changes as required.
• Work with vendors, including inter entity, external and contract manufacturers, to ensure efficient and timely delivery of orders