Supply Planner

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The communications industry is evolving every day and we are at the frontline of these innovations. From ground to cloud, the work we do is transforming networks and impacting communities nationwide. It's work that happens because of our motivated teams of doers and problem solvers.

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SUMMARY
This position is responsible for activities associated with inventory planning and selection of replenishment methods to meet requirements of the KGP Logistics business plan. This position must meet the service level objectives of strategic customers while maintaining profitable company inventory levels and inventory turns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* The Planner is responsible for the optimization of KGP physical inventory assets utilizing automated planning software (Logility) in conjunction with the ERP system (Navision and/or D365). The challenge of this position is to increase inventory turn ratio while also meeting customer service levels.
* The Planner is responsible for analyzing and updating supplier lead times as well as working with suppliers to educate them on KGP's requirements for on time delivery. Utilizing several software and Access databases, the Planner will track and report agreed upon metrics to Management as well as the Supplier.
* The Planner is responsible for working in such databases as, Logility PRD Database, Microsoft Office, SSRS and CRM.
* The Planner is responsible for daily inventory reporting including explanations of increases and decreases.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance to Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and KGP Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual.
* Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires High School degree or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to read and understand basic instructions, short communications, and memos; draft simple written correspondence; and effectively communicate in one-on-one or small group settings with customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Capable of performing calculations involving American currency and standard units of weight, volume, and distance.
• The ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are respresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to listen and speak. The employee frequently is required to sit, use their hands to handle, touch, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with their arms and hands.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.