LOGISTICS PLANNER II

The Logistics Planner develops and administers integrated logistics strategies, including supply chain activities from point of manufacture through information management support, deployment freight, warehousing, customer freight, order management, customer warehousing, customer store shipment, and customer placement. Ensures that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to maximize sales, market share and profit for company and customer. Ensures the execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as the replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration and related functions. Builds relationships with strategic customers through logistics initiatives. Integrates learning from customers, competitors, operating entities, distribution, transportation, customer service, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position.Requirements: This results-oriented planning professional will manage our inventory pipeline from manufacturing plants through distribution to our customers, using a vertically integrated management process. This individual will oversee inventory utilization, forecasting, and planning and execution through DRP/MRP.Responsibilities Include: - Assist in developing, coordinating and communicating plans to achieve a balance of optimal service and inventory investment.- Coordinate timely resolution of issues related to capacity, quality, system utilization, and supply chain performance.- Develop and maintain item/market level demand forecasts.- Manage the logistics of the product pipeline from suppliers to distribution centers.- Manage inventory investment considering forecast accuracy, production parameters, lead-times, and financial constraints.- Assist in the successful completion of new product launches, process improvement projects, and product/plant consolidations.- Coordinate with plants to implement production plans commensurate with capacity, material availability, workforce requirements and manufacturing efficiencies. Background Preferred: - A bachelor’s degree is required- APICS certification and/or Logistics experience is a plus To apply online, please use the following link: Apply To Covidien Click here to see all “Covidien� opportunities Visit our web site to learn more about Covidien EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIENDCOVIDIEN, COVIDIEN with Logo and "positive results for life" are trademarks of Covidien AG. ©2007 Covidien AG or its affiliate. All rights reserved.