Import/Export Planner

Description

At Conn Selmer, we're passionate about music and dedicated to producing the highest-quality instruments for musicians of all skill levels. As a member of our organization, we seek candidates who possess the following values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Inclusivity, and Innovation. Please see our Conn Selmer website (www.connselmer.com) for more information about who we are.

The Import/Export Planner will coordinate import and export shipments while planning production for the import team. The planner is responsible for coordinating and managing all activities involved in the import and export of goods. The planner will manage inventory and transactions for the import and export teams. This role will be a liaison for sales, IT, and operations to support new system integrations, sales priorities, and off-site storage vendors. This role will play a key part in facilitating the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, aligning demand and supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to achieve customer service and cost objectives. This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Sales & Operations Planning to align planning and inventory goals.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and track all shipments of goods for import and exports.
• Coordinate export products for all manufacturing plants and DCs.
• Liaison for sales to set priorities and align export product deliveries to meet customer timelines.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and ensure transportation requirements.
• D365 liaison for implementation of ERP
• Manage inventory levels and transactions in the system.
• Lead cycle count process at facility
• Liaison between EDC and off-site storage facilities and vendors
• Coordinate with S&OP Manager for open order fulfillment and implement & manage planning process for Import Team.
• Monitor shipments for compliance with regulations and international trade laws.
• Resolve any issues or delays that arise in shipment process.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all shipments and transactions.
• Analyze and interpret supply chain data such as SIOP, shipments, and delivery times, costs, and inventory levels.
• Analyze production capacity and adapt schedules to meet customer needs and optimize utilization
• Communicate production changes, deviations from schedule, and updates to all stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in logistics or production planning
• Working knowledge of ERP or other materials management systems-experience with Dynamics 365, Infor, and AS400 is a plus.
• Experience with SQL, Excel Queries & Formulas, and Power BI is a plus.
• Experience in LEAN and Six Sigma techniques and practices is a plus.
• Excellent Communication skills, verbal and written expected.
• Understands the concept of Bills of Materials, Material Orders/Work Orders executed within a manufacturing environment.
• Requires repetitive upper body movement – keyboard and monitor use