Supply Chain Planner

Job Description: ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring timely and accurate processing of orders, and overseeing the efficient flow of materials to meet customer demand. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and quality control, to ensure efficient plant operations and exceptional customer satisfaction. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Relationship Management Build and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with customers Understand customer needs, preferences, and expectations to provide personalized service Ensure customer reports and information are accurate and communicated to customer in a timely fashion Interface into customer reporting systems (i.e., SAP, Oracle for scheduling, production, -most times by lot control), shipping, receiving, and managing procurement of customer owned raw materials for specific customer assigned Assist in new product launches, collaborate with commercialization team, and site team to meet with timelines and other targets Handle customer issues & complaints by referring the issue to the appropriate department & logging them onto the system. Follow up to resolution Order Processing Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently Verify order details, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules Prepare job files and project specifications for internal processing and manufacturing for specific customer assigned Track order fulfillment & communicate shorts to our customers with information on when product will be available Material Inventory Management Participate in material planning process Drive change in managing inventory levels and inventory turns and minimizing obsolescence, scrap, aged inventories, and inventory reserves Analyze production yield, material usage, and material loss data to understand customer/material impacts Coordinate with production and procurement teams to ensure optimal inventory levels Supply Chain Coordination Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and ingredients Oversee the supply of raw and packaging materials (whether customer or organization owned) for the facility to include new production to meet production schedules Coordinate with logistics teams to facilitate on-time deliveries to customers Problem-Solving Identify and address customer-related supply chain issues promptly and effectively Resolve order discrepancies, shipping delays, or quality concerns in collaboration with relevant teams Communication Maintain clear and open communication with customers regarding order status, changes, and potential issues Collaborate cross functionally with internal teams to convey customer requirements and expectations Negotiation and Contract Management Negotiate…