Planning & Logistics Assistant

Your Role at Cabot

Develops short-term production schedules and managing site logistics and warehousing activities for a specific product line at plant. Works with hauler and business center functional groups for smooth functioning of site planning and logistics activities.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Creates production plans within a 3-month horizon. Ensures plant has adequate capacity to meet demand throughout the short-term plans. Monitors production backlog and execute entries in JD Edwards.
• Completes short-term demand planning analysis and recommends solutions to capacity problems.
• Develops in-plant bulk inventory stocking levels and inventory planning. Monitors material supply and alerts to potential shortages.
• Monitors Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) and contributes to the long-range planning process.
• Maintains logistics system involving inventory management at plant, field warehouse and consignment level.
• Working closely with and business service center functional groups for smooth execution of production and logistics activities. Close communication with hauler companies and other service providers also paramount important.
• Working closely with WPS team and executing the logistics and warehouse operations as per SOP (standard operating procedures) and shinning/local guidelines.
• Understand and Comply with site safety requirements, ISO systems, SOX requirements and 5S expectations. Maintain necessary documents as per retention policy.

• General knowledge of inventory management, production planning, logistics and principles.
• Knowledge ERP systems, JD Edwardss knowledge will be added advantage.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s/University degree in Materials Management, Operations, Logistics or Supply Chain areas.
• 2-3 years related experience