Our client, a distributor of popular kitchen and bathroom plumbing products worldwide, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner.The Supply Chain Planner will act as a liaison between Planning/Customer Service/Distribution and Marketing to ensure success in the following areas: Customer event, promo and new product launch activities, service management, DC workload balancing and prioritization and Wholesale project product availability.Supply Chain Planner Details3 days (Tuesday-Thurs) in office, Monday-Friday WFH3 weeks, plus option to purchase a 4th.$62K-$80K based on qualifications10%.3% plus 5% match (8%).Supply Chain Planner QualificationsCollege Diploma in Business, Operations Management or equivalentAPICS Certification preferred.3-5 years Inventory Planning experienceMaster scheduling experience is an asset.Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods is an asset.2-3 years SAP experience with proficiency in several computer applications; Analysis for Office, Excel, Word, PowerPointExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to internal customersStrong analytical ability and detail orientedProven ability to organize, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptionsDemonstrated ability to perform analysis, determine root cause, and recommend improvements to prevent reoccurrenceSupply Chain Planner What you'll be doing.Supply & Demand Planning - 65%supply planning function within SAP MRP and Orchestrate DDMRP tools, expedite product as required to maintain a 98% fill rate.with the service analyst, identify root cause/corrective action for service misses.large/advance orders, work with Sales to manage customer expectations.Products - review forecast/supply, ensure new product launches are executed on time.Products – review demand/supply, ensure deletions (or partial discontinuations) are executed with minimal leftover inventory.forecasting by customer or product category, monitor forecast accuracy.historical POS, determine future forecast within SAP APO.planned promotional/project activity in APO/O8 to ensure incremental customer needs are met.in monthly collaboration meetings to discuss forecasts, resolve discrepancies between forward looking sales and end forecast and Attend weekly and bi-weekly customer collaboration meetings, review and resolve any customer issues/concerns as required.with sales/marketing ensure regular follow-up communication to identify any changes in requirements and/or timingProcurement - 15%that purchase orders are created accurately and on timeand coming to resolution with vendors on all supply issuesvendor performance, ensuring adherence to the agreed upon lead timesrecommendations on MOQ's as requiredInventory Asset Management – 15% closely with Sales/Marketing, review over buffer inventory levels and identify corrective actions/reductions.forward plan and action as neededReporting - 5%and report inventory gaps as required.ad-hoc reports as required using Analysis for Office and SAP