Downstream Planner/ Supply Chain Planner

Downstream Planner/ Supply Chain Planner

Location: El Paso, TX 79912 (On-site, Monday–Friday) Contract: 6 months (strong possibility of extension)

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for material replenishment (raw materials and/or finished goods).
• Use MRP (right balance of Resources vs. Demand) to ensure stock availability on time at the right place.
• Collaborate with the Upstream and Downstream Planning Leader and Supply and Inventory Planner.
• Run the Distribution Requirement Planning process within the assigned perimeter.
• Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory levels.
• Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies, and perform adjustments.

Main Activities

• PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job (ensure the PR-to-PO flow is completely automated) at Vendor–Material level and aligned to forecast.
• Action on MRP exceptions (e.g., SAP MD06) and work with suppliers to advise/expedite deliveries.
• Manage Customer Requests Workflows.
• Record Purchase Order Acknowledgements and Advance Shipping Notifications in ERP; manage invoice discrepancies if any.
• Ensure stock availability by analyzing and taking the right actions to keep Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage, and Stock Health under control.
• Define default transportation mode using the Air/Sea tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change.
• Be the primary contact for suppliers and work closely with:
• Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management.
• Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and for recurrent or structural issues.
• Supply & Inventory Planner for any MRP Parameter Optimization.
• Warehouse to support stock discrepancy analysis and corrections.
• Transportation/Logistics team to track shipments.
• Actively participate in SIM2.

Role Context

All jobs involved in strategizing, optimizing, and executing the flow of materials, information, and resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective production and delivery processes.

• Sub-family: End to End Flow Controller
• Specialization: End to End Flow Controller

End to End Flow Controller Responsibilities

• Monitor supply chain activities and ensure seamless flow of products from suppliers to customers.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams to address issues and enhance communication.
• Optimize logistics processes to improve overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Manage and optimize the flow of materials and information across the supply chain to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and analyze upstream and downstream processes to identify bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams to ensure timely material flow.
• Implement strategies to enhance inventory management and reduce lead times.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to align supply chain activities.

Professional — Individual contributors within a specific professional discipline, often involving influencing organizational direction, driving change, and shaping operational, functional, and/or business strategy. Emphasizes broader business acumen, strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills. Roles often involve managing projects, people, or processes. Most time is spent in the delivery, implementation, or design of non-technical processes, programs, and policies, implying a level of autonomy and reliance on professional judgment. Typically requires specialized knowledge, skills, and significant experience in a specialized area. Emphasizes skills related to management, communication, and strategic planning.

Roles requiring expertise in setting strategic direction, defining standards, and ensuring compliance would fall under this category.

Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Work Location: In person