Supply Planner

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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovions and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing monthly Rolling Forecast and Annual Budget Supply Plans for their Segment(s) (e.g., Core Cut & Stack, Roll Fed, etc.) with sufficient detail to identify crewing for key operions over the next 3-12 months, and equipment required over the next 36 months to sisfy both firm demand plans and the range of expected growth. 

Why work MCC:

• Compension: Competitive Compension 
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floing Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Monitor each press for key performance criteria; reported v crewed hours, downtime, make ready minutes, run speed per minute and job size for the key tributes th affect performance in your segment. Ensure the segment demand mix is correctly interpreted in the segment rough cut capacity models. 
• Work with inventory planning to maximize job size while minimizing unnecessary risk print
• Work with demand planning to minimize 3 month forecast bias to ensure the proper run res for level loading labor in segment 
• Work with operions to plan and keep to least cost crewing levels using level loading principles th allow crewing to remain constant/level while inventory flexes based on customer required ship des. 
• Work with GRE to plan key resources for onboarding new business, executing plant/press remix projects, imposition automion opportunities and other sustaining business projects. 
• Work with Sales team to build a Demand Driven planning process where growth is planned, new business is described in sufficient detail to allow the Supply Planner to estime resources requirements in advance of real orders being entered, and base business is understood for volume from ongoing operions 
• Align execution plans with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, the VP of Operions, Plant General Managers, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure th resources are properly aligned and adjusted daily to achieve the Supply Plan and deliver an excellent customer experience. 
• Works with Operions to expedite and adjust schedules to meet emergencies caused by downtime, increased production demand, or merial and/or workforce shortages. 
• Recognize and respond to changes from the Master Supply plan by proactively seeking misalignment, reactively managing through exception reports, setting up the planning system for “normal cause” variion and responding to the planning system recommendions. 
• Ensure inventory is manufactured and distributed in support of the Supply Plan. 
• Coordine production from Company plants and/or procurement of finished goods or outsourcing services from contract manufacturers or suppliers into the Company network.
• Participe in the Service Performance and MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) (Managing for Daily Improvement) meetings to monitor leading indicor metrics, identify abnormal conditions across the supply chain and initie approprie problem-solving techniques. 
• Coordine with Plants and Engineering to maintain service performance throughout all capital projects and plant shutdowns. 
• Problem solves the highest causes of increased cost of failures by researching, determining root cause and driving for improvement. 
• Contribute to the success of the overall business by representing supply chain interests in cross-functional project teams to implement changes to business processes 
• Mentor and train team members on systems and processes as well as trading partners and groups in other business units or departments 
• Identify opportunities for improvement, makes constructive suggestions for change and drive for result 
• Monitor industry trends, best practices, and regulory issues as they rele to specific area(s) of responsibility and shares learnings, as approprie, with peers 
• Participe in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualificions:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing planning systems which should include inventory management, planning and/or distribution or a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in reled field (experience in the printing industry preferred)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Globetek a plus)
• Firm understanding of the parameters and calculions th drive rough cut capacity plans
• Must be able to deal with problems involving a few variables. Must understand when to involve manager in the problem-solving process.
• Excellent written and verbal two-way communicion skills
• Able to process substantial amounts of da, influence others and drive cross-functional alignment and be able to communice various levels within the organizion.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment while managing personal schedules and exhibit flexibility to support multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other MS office tools is essential.
• Occasional travel required to Plants, Customers and/or partner locions (10%).
• APICS certificion preferred.

The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear. This position requires frequent walking. Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.