DMI Planner

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The DMI Supply Planner is responsible for planning, demand and inventory analysis, and order creation for Rockwell Automation Distributors and Subsidiary locations participating in DMI (Distributor-Manufacturer Integration). DMI is Rockwell Automation's VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) program. The DMI Supply Planner drives communication with Distributor management teams to ensure the DMI program has a positive impact on metrics, including inventory turns and service levels. You will have close working relationships with teams outside of the Supply Chain, specifically in GSM (Channels and Sales), Operations, and our Distribution Network. You will report to the regional DMI Manager and your workplace is located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, based on the Rockwell hybrid working policy.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage daily replenishment of Distributor stock by reviewing and releasing orders to align with service expectations.
• Manage weekly review of planning parameters and customer profiles to balance inventory and service goals.
• Serve as a primary contact for operational issues of Distributors participating in DMI.
• Analyze Indicators, as well as, suggest and implement Distributor-specific improvement activities (i.e. monitor actual performance against the targeted service levels, and provide a summary of operation results for management).
• Create and distribute ad-hoc reports.
• Facilitate ongoing DMI performance review meetings with Distributor management teams.
• Monitor EDI transactions to ensure receipt and processing, and identify Distributor business system issues/inconsistencies that influence the quality and integrity of the data processed.
• Build standard pace activities and ensure all activities are updated and managed.
• Develop partnerships with the Supply Chain, Channel, and Distributor teams to promote information sharing, project awareness, and the Connected Supply Chain.
• Support projects of Rockwell Automation's S&OP Process.
• Identify opportunities to reduce the total cost of Rockwell Automation's global supply chain by optimizing the global distribution network.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent.
• Aminimum of 1 or more years of experience in planning, inventory management, analyzing data relating to demand trends.
• Collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.
• Experience with statistical analysis techniques.
• independent problem resolution, necessary to be across departments and levels, and the ability to manage the requirement of others not directly supervised.
• Proficient software and PC skills, with a high level of proficiency with Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions), Access, and Visio preferred.
• Plan and perform assigned tasks promptly.
• Interact well with the global team members and is a team player.

Qualifications:

• SAP Experience preferred
• Experience with or understanding of EDI transactions preferred
• APICS – CPIM certification preferred

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• You are a contributor, comfortable in leading and dealing with multicultural teams.
• You are driven and enthusiastic about opportunities to establish and implement new approaches.
• You have well-rounded knowledge in supply chain, materials planning.
• Project management skills.
• Proficient in dealing with language and cultural barriers.
• Capture and transform an idea/concept into business opportunity and deliver positive results.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation. 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program 
• On-demand digital course library for professional development 

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.