Inventory Scheduler/Planner

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

· Generate and distribute shipping documents.

· Generate batch tickets for distribution to the floor.

· Interact with customer service and sales representatives to proactively provide information and planning assistance to fulfill customer

requests on orders and any issues.

· Maintain interactions on the FIORI Communication Workflow.

· Interaction with other Sun Sites around order movement.

· Interaction with Transplace around customer delivery issues or site capacity issues.

· Interface with the logistics team to proactively provide information and planning assistance to optimize delivery and cost-to-serve.

· Interaction with visitors and assuring they are properly signed in.

· Clerical responsibilities such as filing, mail, incoming phone calls, etc.

· Regular interface with Plant Manager and Production Supervisor regarding site operation’s needs.

· Interact continuously with all aspects of plant/site operations including production, logistics, customer service, laboratories etc.

· Ordering office and some production supplies.

· Act as back-up to the MRP for his/her job functions. Ordering materials in from other Sun Chemical locations or outside vendors.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

 

· 3-5 years of experience in operations with a strong emphasis on production/inventory planning.

· Experience in using SAP for production and inventory planning.

· Experience in distribution, freight and logistics.

· Excellent communication skills - must have the ability to communicate with all levels of the company.

· Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze data to make sound decisions.

· Strong attention to detail and track record of achieving results with accuracy and precision.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially in Excel.

· High Scholl Diploma/GED.

 

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.