Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Senior External Supply Planner

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $85,580 - $113,451 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

  • Develop and maintain supply plans for parts from external suppliers, balancing production capacity, inventory levels, and customer demand. Track and analyze supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Optimize supply strategies to minimize costs, maximize service levels, and reduce waste. Implement changes to improve inventory handling and storage.
  • Utilize advanced planning systems to identify supply risks and recommend strategies for mitigation. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
  • Partner with sourcing leadership to define supplier performance requirements, create improvement targets and plans, and improve reliability and lead times. Maintain strong and effective relationships with suppliers.
  • Generate and issue reports, both ad hoc and regular schedules, such as weekly or monthly forecasts. Provide recommendations to leadership and to Procurement based on data presented in reports.
  • Work with auditors to review the function’s practices, providing documentation and demonstrating specific processes when requested.
  • Collaborate closely with product development and engineering teams to integrate new products and components into existing production processes seamlessly.
  • Mentor and coach junior planners, providing guidance and support in navigating complex external supply issues and honing their skills.
  • Support projects, such as A3 problem-solving efforts, as assigned by department leadership.
  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in a supply planning or related role.
  • APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Sound understanding of Oracle Planning Capabilities, and industrial supply chain management principles. Proficient in using Oracle ERP for production planning functions.
  • Great understanding of external supply functions within a manufacturing or similar environment.
  • Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
  • Rounded communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from management to support staff.
  • Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Good organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key demands.
  • Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
Benefits
  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
  • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

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Hard skills
supply planninginventory managementdata analysisproduction planningcost optimizationrisk mitigationcontingency planningA3 problem-solvingproject managementanalytical skills
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsmentoringcollaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingbusiness acumenflexibilityleadershiprelationship building
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain ManagementAPICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)