Merchandise Planner jobs in New Castle, DE

Merchandise Planner plans and forecasts for future merchandise buys based on historical buys, reoccurring buys and current inventory levels. Responsible for reviewing stock to sales ratios, responding to changing sales trends, and ensuring plan sales, plan markups, and plan markdowns are achieved by departments. Being a Merchandise Planner plans and coordinates merchandise flow-through. Inputs and maintains data in various merchandising systems. Additionally, Merchandise Planner may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Merchandise Planner gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Merchandise Planner typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Planner
  • Fujifilm Corporation
  • Castle, DE FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    JOB PURPOSE

    The objective of this position is to create and maintain the production plan for all product groups. To optimise and manage the supply of materials to meet the production schedule, balancing inventory across the supply chain network in line with customer service targets, demand and inventory targets to ensure operational continuity.

    External US

    ABOUT FUJIFILM

    About the Global Business : Celebrating our 90th anniversary in 2024, Japan’s pioneering photographic film maker, FUJIFILM has leveraged its imaging and information technology to become a global presence known for innovation in healthcare, graphic arts, optical devices, highly functional materials, and other high technology products.

    We use leading-edge, proprietary technologies to provide top-quality products and services that contribute to the advancement of culture, science, technology and industry, as well as improved health and environmental protection in society.

    Anchored by an open, fair and clear corporate culture and with leading-edge, proprietary technologies, FUJIFILM is determined to remain a leading company by boldly taking up the challenge of developing new products and creating new value.

    About FUJIFILM Locally : FUJIFILM Imaging Colorants, Inc. is part of FUJIFILM’s Ink Solutions Group comprised of 4 companies based in the UK and USA responding to the Group CEO and COO responsible for 3 of the businesses including FFIC Inc.

    NATURE OF POSITION

    This position reports to the Master Schedular and forms part of the Supply Chain Team. The job holder must also maintain effective and regular communications with the Customer Service, Warehouse and Packaging Manager, Production Managers and Supervisors, Purchasing Department, Quality and Technology Teams and Finance.

    The job has the following principal tasks : Production Planning; Optimising Service, Stock and Inventory Control; Maximising Operational Effectiveness;

    Improve processes (CI) whilst evaluating risk factors.

    The job holder must be familiar with planning multiple production lines / assets; various manufacturing processes; Finished Goods, WIP and Raw Materials;

    BOM structures; Global Customers and their requirements; and Global Supply Chains. The incumbent is expected to have a level of knowledge and understanding of product planning data and SAP transactions, and how these interact with each other and with external systems.

    The job holder must be proficient at working with minimal supervision, particularly in the SAP aspects of the job, seeking advice from his / her supervisor or manager in the event of significant deviations from plan or when faced with EHS or technical problems.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

    The job holder is responsible for the following :

    The creation and maintenance of the production plan, balancing supply against demand to achieve customer service goals and optimise cost levels through efficient manufacturing.

    Planning will involve both the monthly fixed plan and, for certain lines, detailed weekly plans. They will also manage the change to a fixed plan process to ensure production requirements are flexible and adapt to changing business requirements.

    • Monitor performance against the plan, determining and reporting problems to mitigate the impact as they arise.
    • Create pick lists / bundles of raw materials and other components for use in production batches. Work closely with the QA function to ensure materials are being used correctly and, in the cases of trials and deviations, that all special instructions and uses are properly reflected.
    • Record batch yields and raw material consumptions in SAP for all production in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain up-to-date SAP inventory records, including material codes and customer variants, batch comments, status keys, shelf-life information, material movements, etc.

    in coordination with Supply Chain and Quality Assurance instructions.

    • Through the cycle count process, maintain stock accuracy in SAP Planning, which ensures the integrity of the production and raw material scheduling process.
    • Support the Supply Chain Manager and Master Scheduler in the development and delivery of KPI and Business reporting. Report and highlight deviations and areas for improvement against agreed measures of performance.
    • Contribute to long term manufacturing plans by assisting in longer-term rough-cut planning and by fully participating in the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
    • Contribute to the development of inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and
    • product phase-outs.
    • Provide Procurement / suppliers with a stock demand plan based on forecasted sales and stock policy.
    • Oversee and support production management in the creation and / or maintenance of material masters, bills of materials, routings, and work centers.
    • Work with Supply Chain team and cross functionally to implement best practices; developing a culture of continuous improvement within supplier base and internal stakeholders.
    • Establish and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers.

    Key Relationships

    Responsible for developing and maintaining strong and positive partnerships with Operations, Procurement, Quality, Warehouse and Finance Teams, within the group.

    Experience

    Essential

    • 3 years’ experience in a production planning role
    • Excellent knowledge of Production Planning and Supply Chain processes
    • Proficient understanding of quality systems and standards
    • SAP experience, particularly in maintaining Material Masters and Production Planning
    • Strong MRP (Material Requirements Planning) experience.

    Desirable

    • Degree qualified in related discipline.
    • Experience in Chemical / Manufacturing environment

    Capability Requirements

    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; both externally and internally
    • Attends to detail, accomplishing tasks accurately and thoroughly.
    • Demonstrates flexibility; using initiative, working independently and collaboratively to achieve common objectives.
    • Emotionally controlled and copes well under pressure
    • Conscientious sees work through to a successful conclusion; delivers on commitments both internally and externally.
    • Analytically adept and an effective problem solver
    • Strong analytical, planning, prioritising, project management capabilities and keeps sight of the overall objective.
    • Has the capacity for logical thinking and can challenge the status quo where necessary.
    • Positive, enthusiastic and solution driven.
    • Exceptional personal drive and enjoys meeting stretching goals & overcoming challenge.
    • Compliance with all Corporate Governance Guidelines within personal activities and for all supporting staff.
    • Overall compliance with Corporate and Government EHS Regulations with pro-active leadership of the FFIC EHS program.

    Additional Information : -

    In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, the jobholder maybe required to

    perform other duties assigned from time to time. This Description is not therefore intended

    to be exhaustive and is subject to periodic review and amendment.

    Management Systems for Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety and Ethics : -

    It is the responsibility of the individual to be aware of their own and their department’s.

    Quality, Environment, Health, Safety and Ethics Objectives, Policies, Procedures and to

    ensure that any actions taken are not contrary to these or have any detrimental impact on

    the Companies obligations under our Accredited Management Systems International

    Standards, Legal or Regulatory requirements.

    Due to the highly integrated nature of the business tube of FFIC, the individual has direct responsibility for appropriately delegated business and financial performance within his area and for the related FFIC operation.

    This includes compliance with all Corporate Governance, assigned Delegation of Authority, Ethics Policy, appropriate ownership, follow-up and investigation of all related reports, MOP’s, etc.

    to ensure fiscal and business control, etc. The matrix operation will lead to accountability in the specifically assigned area as well as for adjacent functions and for overall plant operations.

    Core Competencies

    Self-Development

    Concern for Standards

    Interpersonal Awareness

    Initiative

    Results Orientation

    Detail Oriented

    Job Specific Competencies

    Problem Solving

    Analytical Thinking

    Thoroughness

    Efficiency Orientation

    Flexibility

    Adaptability

    Tenacity

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Merchandise assistant
  • Sam's Club
  • Wilmington, DE FULL_TIME
  • ResponsibilitiesFrom every day needs to special occasions, members need you, as their mini tour guide, to take them that special productDepending on the shift you work, your job could include moving i...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Merchandise associate
  • TJ Maxx
  • Middletown, DE FULL_TIME
  • Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business. Responsibilities : Ro...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Merchandise assistant
  • Family Dollar
  • Bear, DE FULL_TIME
  • Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules a...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Merchandise Lead
  • Gabe*s
  • Bear, DE PART_TIME
  • The Merchandise Lead takes ownership of the sales performance and visual standards of assigned departments within the store. Works on the sales floor before, during, and after business hours to ensure...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Merchandise Associate
  • TJX Companies
  • Wilmington, DE PART_TIME
  • All 1,000 of our Marshalls stores embrace discovery, from designer luggage to statement shoes. Our assortment of brands is always changing, but our mission to provide the surprises that make the every...
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Inventory Planner (Parts Planning Group)
  • Subaru
  • Camden, NJ
  • ** Position Description** **Inventory Planner (Parts Planning Group)** Location **New Jersey, Camden** Job Code **32810*...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QVC Intern - Merchandise Planning - Summer 2022
  • QVC Deutschland Inc. & Co. KG
  • Chester, PA
  • ****OPPORTUNITY**** We are looking for an intern for our Merchandise Planning department. You will have the opportunity ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandise Ops Leader (Department Manager)
  • Petco
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • **Merchandise Ops Leader (Department Manager)** Category: Stores Location: 9717 ROOSEVELT BLVD, Philadelphia , PA 19114 ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Inventory Planner (Parts Planning Group)
  • Subaru
  • Camden, NJ
  • **Sr Inventory Planner (Parts Planning Group)** Location **New Jersey, Camden** Job Code **32811** # of Openings **1** *...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Party City Team Member
  • Party City
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Location: Location: Party City Team Member in Philadelphia, PA at Party City **Location:** **Experience:** Not Specified...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, six miles (10 km) south of Wilmington, situated on the Delaware River. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 5,285. New Castle is located at 39°39′43″N 75°33′59″W / 39.66194°N 75.56639°W / 39.66194; -75.56639 (39.6620572, −75.5663132)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.2 km²), of which, 3.0 square miles (7.9 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (3.79%) is water. This city is the home of Broad Dyke, the first dyke built in the United St...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner jobs
$75,998 to $99,816
New Castle, Delaware area prices
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