Supply Planner

Summary

Join Doka Distribution Center North America Ltd. as a Supply Planner and contribute to centralized sourcing of material, efficient scheduling, and cost-effective logistics processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Logistics is a plus
• Must be analytical and possess strong numeric aptitude
• Possess an assertive, take charge management style with an ability to work independently and achieve results with minimal supervision
• Able to work effectively in a team and achieve desired objectives
• Must possess exceptional organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Works effectively in a complex, result driven environment requiring strong decision making skills
• Must possess Doka business know-how and product knowledge (cost calculation, company accounts, inventory valuation, order processing, inventory and data management systems)
• Substantial working knowledge of Doka logistics processes and policies (material/yard/transport logistics)
• Knowledge of Doka's new supply network concept, strategies & policies
• Excellent command of English required (speaking, reading, writing)
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Advanced proficiency using Doka’s proprietary order processing systems (Discos II)
• Advanced proficiency using Doka’s material tracking systems (Pointout)

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes product strategy realization
• Fulfills material demands as well as regulates the logistics process throughout supply circle with the main focus on interbranch material transfers and supply from Distribution Center to branches from supply circle
• Interconnects with other subjects of Doka's supply network & collaborates with other DC's and the headquarters; supports and optimizes supply performance
• Develops stock optimization concepts in accordance with Doka strategic direction
• Implements Doka's global logistics standards & processes for Distribution Centers
• Accountable for maintaining a balance stock and material procurement planning based on business demand
• Supports regional and global transport logistics material exchange (intercompany)
• Supports the implementation of the product strategy, manages the organization of material outflow
• Remotely provides operational support to branches throughout supply circle
• Acts as an interface during implementation of new global SCM software, performs trainings and acts as a key user