Global Supply Chain Planner and Demand Coordinator

$83,200 - $83,200/Yr

Sumeru - Clark, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Clark, NJ

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Global Supply Chain Planner and Demand Coordinator is a critical role responsible for managing the global supply and demand balancing for a specific category or group of products within the organization. This position is based in Clark, NJ, and is a contract role expected to last between 7 to 9 months. The planner will coordinate the confirmed supply plan with manufacturing and OMA master production schedulers, facilitating trade-off decisions based on the confirmed supply plan. This role requires a strong focus on quality management of the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) from international markets, including the U.S., ensuring that net requirements passed to manufacturing facilities are accurate and aligned with commercial interests. In addition to managing the flow of product and information, the Global Supply Chain Planner serves as the single point of contact for the Global Demand Management Initiative (DMI) regarding global demand and supply arbitration, new product launches, and coordination efforts. The planner will also be responsible for setting and maintaining global inventory parameters for managed stock positions and handling the disposition of excess and obsolete inventory by allocating it to local markets as necessary. Key responsibilities include coordinating the arbitration process of finished products, interfacing with the Global DMI for demand and supply balancing issues, managing global inventory targets, and communicating with local market supply teams to ensure alignment on supply requirements. The role demands a proactive approach to mid to long-term launch planning and coordination, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage global supply and demand balancing for a category or group of products.
• Coordinate the confirmed supply plan with manufacturing and OMA master production schedulers.
• Facilitate trade-off decisions based on the confirmed supply plan.
• Manage the quality of the DRP from international markets and ensure accurate net requirements for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to build supply scenarios and coordinate arbitration decisions across markets.
• Coordinate the flow of product and information, managing exceptions and streamlining communication to local market supply teams.
• Serve as the single point of contact for the Global DMI for global demand and supply arbitration, new product launches, and coordination.
• Set and maintain global inventory parameters for managed stock positions.
• Handle global E&O dispositioning by allocating to local markets as required.
• Communicate and coordinate with BSM for supply requirements in local markets.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant business experience within Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Well-developed communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to build strong work relationships.
• Ability to synthesize information and create a clear synopsis of key issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently.
• Attention to detail and professional judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to manage complex situations and deliver innovative results.
• Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented with an appreciation of global markets and cultural diversity.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supply chain analytics (1 year preferred).
• Demonstrated success in managing mid to long-term launch planning.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate of $40.00 per hour.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility in work location.