Purpose and role of job:
Coordinate the run out of finished goods, packaging and raw materials for product transition projects across multiple teams using SAP so that obsolescence expense is minimized, customer requirements are met and the impact of changes is clearly understood.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Develop transition scenarios using SAP FG & RM quantities to project run-out timing and project obsolescence. Work with PLM Project Manager to bring forward transition scenarios with any obsolescence and gain approval from Category BU in order to execute transition plan.
- Coordinate product transitions with Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Planning and Customer Service.
- Administer material status code changes for FG & RM as transition advances.
- Monitor PLM workflows in IPS tool in SAP to ensure items are getting set-up in a timely manner.
- Lead project transition meetings to ensure projects are executed to original project plan, assumptions, and approved obsolescence.
- Identify variances/risks and implement corrective actions with appropriate teams. Elevate risks to PLM Project Manager and PLM Team Lead where needed.
- Develop transition updates for team as required.
- Document transition results for each project.
- Develop Speed to Market reporting through IPS Tool in SAP. Draw insights to help develop better future Customer timelines.
- Additional Supply Chain ad hoc reporting as needed.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques to refine and enhance the transition management portion of the PLM process.
Education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in Business curriculum or equivalent work experience.
- Planning experience in either demand or supply production planning preferred.
- Strong analytical, project management, collaboration and influencing skills at multiple levels.
- ERP system experience, SAP preferred.
- Strong business acumen.
- Consumer goods manufacturing experience a plus.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
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What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito®
Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability.
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