Supply Planning Coordinator

• We are looking for a talented Supply Planning Coordinator to join our team specializing in Supply Chain Operations for our Distribution Business Segment in Ankeny, IA.
• In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
• Determine the quantity and order dates for materials needed to meet the master production schedule or independent customer demand.
• Initiate purchase and work orders to support the demand plan, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead time and order quantities, balancing supply with demand while managing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Participate in allocation calls with sourcing managers, suppliers, and other entities to assess constraints and recovery plans.
• Manage part change requests and ramp-up/ramp-down activities to support demand changes.
• Reconcile order boards for critical suppliers and parts, ensuring timely resolution of past due or constrained orders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including safety, quality, and material flow projects.
• Communicate effectively within the team and across support functions to ensure alignment and execution of the production plan.
• Follow applicable HSE standards and report any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards.
• To be successful in this role you will need the following:
• Communicates effectively: Ability to deliver clear and audience-appropriate communications.
• Customer focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves outcomes, even in challenging situations.
• Manages complexity: Analyzes complex information to solve problems effectively.
• Optimizes work processes: Uses efficient processes and seeks continuous improvement.
• Materials Planning System Utilization: Proficient in managing supply and demand plans using materials planning systems and root cause analysis.
• Part Change Control Management: Experienced in evaluating and implementing engineering change requests to minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP): Applies PFEP principles to ensure delivery accuracy, data integrity, and efficient material flow.
• Master Supply Scheduling: Maintains valid master production schedules that meet customer and operational requirements.
• Materials KPI Management: Monitors performance metrics and balances trade-offs to drive improvement across key supply chain KPIs.
• Values differences: Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives to enhance performance and collaboration.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

• Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
• Inventory Management: Optimize inventory levels to increase turns and reduce excess stock; evaluate part quantities and forecast needs for future purchases.
• Procurement: Order parts and materials required for upfit, maintaining strong relationships with an assigned list of suppliers.
• Supplier Coordination: Monitor and follow up on order status to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.
• Returns & Discrepancies: Manage supplier returns, resolve shipping discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Invoice Reconciliation: Review and reconcile supplier invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve billing issues promptly.