Logistics Planner II

Job Description:



Introduction

At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.



Summary

The Logistics Planner is responsible for managing and analyzing inventory control functions, through the direction of routine cycle counts, spot counts, tracking various inventory movements, and planning activities, including inter-unit transfer orders (IUTs), Return Materials Authorization (RMAs), and slow-moving, off-spec, obsolete, inventory (SMOOSI). The Logistics Planner is the site's key liaison between the Plant, Sales, Supply Chain Planning, Transportation, and Customer Care, communicating and resolving issues and barriers to meet required service and cost targets.

Also, he/she supports any other logistics functions as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.



Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 10-15% Provide ongoing transparency of inventory levels and ensure continuous inventory accuracy. Lead inventory cycle counts, spot checks, and track and analyze cycle count performance variances daily. Ensures all products are counted at least one time during the quarter, and that available inventory remains at levels to meet service reliability targets. Take action to forecast and prevent inventory issues in addition to communicating professionally to all pertinent departments well in advance. Incorporate any product phase-out plans and/or new product introductions within the inventory planning parameters to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• 10-20% Utilize existing or develop new production inventory reporting, product on QC Hold, SMOOSI, and complete inventory analysis with a focus on production inventory reporting accuracy. Evaluate reports for negative ATP situations and past-due POs. Resolve issues or concerns, and communicate with the Site Production Planner, Buyer, Transportation planner, Customer Care, and Distribution Planning Group regarding inventory shortages.
• 10-20% Analyze and evaluate performance, inventory cost and freight cost trade-offs to provide optimal shipping decisions. Configures shipment loads to balance capacity, weight, and delivery requirements. As backup to TP, brokers shipments with carriers and makes decisions by balancing, shipping/warehouse budget compliance, transportation lane compliance, truck/rail weight targets and service reliability. Ensures all shipments are dispatched in an accurate and timely basis.

• 10-15%Work effectively as a team member within the Logistics Department helping to recommend and implement solutions. Routinely produce and analyze reports to help track and monitor inventory and shipping/warehouse operations. Identify and communicate concerns and issues, create solutions, and work as team member to solve issues in order to meet service reliability targets.
• 5-10% Identify and implement process improvements that capitalize on inventory cost reduction and improve customer service through the use of inventory management best practices. Actively participate in or lead process improvement projects.
• 0-15% Provide operational back up support for Site Production Planner by tracking raw materials, notifying team of potential issues such as late arrivals or shortages and proactively developing solutions to avoid production disruption. Cross trains and act as the back-up for the Transportation Planner and Production Planner/Scheduler when needed and provide support overall Logistics department and assist other positions within the department including Dock Coordinator, as needed.
  
  
  

Under This Roof, We Require

• A bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
  
  
  

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• APICS certification preferred
• 5 year(s) of work experience in a Manufacturing environment
• 3 year(s) of work experience with inventory management and cycle counting
• Adaptability
• Building Working Relationships
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Stress Tolerance
• Planning & Organizing
• Strong Communication
  
  
  

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
  
  
  

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).