Planning Specialist

BCforward is looking for Hybrid Planning Specialist for an opportunity at Shoreview, MN 55126.
Title: Planning Specialist
Location: Shoreview, MN 55126
Payrate: $45/hr
Duration: 5 months
Hybrid Schedule possible
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am -4:30pm
Job Description:
This position will be responsible of distribution and fulfillment processes for Animal Nutrition products throughout our feed network. This role will champion distribution and shipping support for finished goods in Animal Nutrition, utilizing the forecast to move feed to the right location at the right time. This position will be a lead for collaboration and interface with the Customer Service team, AN Finished Good planning team, Transportation, Warehousing, and Manufacturing teams.

Inventory Management. Develops and implements network inventory strategies for finished good deployment throughout the network and adjusts inventory to fulfill customer demand with available inventory. Supply Chain Collaboration. Engage in collaborative problem-solving activities to address inventory gaps and overages. Work with cross-functional teams (finished good planners (internal and COMAN), warehousing, transportation and demand planning partners when available inventory does not match forecasted demand. Process improvement/Analysis. System management/improvements - reviews safety stock and adjusts according to business needs, continuously evaluates and enhances deployment processes to improve customer fulfillment metrics and minimize shortages. Analyzes data trends to optimize inventory and minimizing aging inventory and shortages. Transportation Coordination and Shipment tracking. Coordinate shipments with our internal transportation team and vendor partner. Shipments can be sent via LTL, dry van, or rail
A four-year degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration (depending on experience, willing to accept other majors) with 1-3 years of supply chain planning experience
Competencies: Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks/prioritize and plan daily activities, solid communication skills, quantitative skills; ability to analyze and provide insight, and ability to solve problems and make decisions in a timely manner. Ability to work well under pressure and provide follow-up with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability work across all areas and levels of an organization while driving decisions and accountability.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 249667 when responding to this ad.