Material Planner & Asset Scheduler

Job Description

At FMC , our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Translate time phased production plan into detailed schedule (MPS) for each asset and manage daily production schedules, supply problems and resolution, inventory exceptions, and asset utilization. 2. Measure production to Plan performance and schedule stability including reasons for changes. 3. Develop long-term sourcing requirements for raw materials and packaging based on the long-term production plan consistent with strategic sourcing strategies and constraints. 4. Responsible for planning RM & PM at our own plant and Toller’s location as per the production plan & ensuring time dispatches. 5. Lead resolution of inventory disposition issues, shipments issues, and quality issues as they develop. 6. Manage production details in line with business strategy. Production details include part/item master, bills of materials/Recipes, Equipment requirements and other information specifying the method of production for a particular product. 7. Plan movement of sourced/in-process product (e.g., raw materials, packing materials) from a stocking location (e.g., warehouse, a supplier) to a specific point of use location. 8. Manage limits or levels, replenishment models, ownership, product mix and stocking locations for In-Process Product (WIP). 9. Evaluation & Firming the purchasing requisition and releasing the purchase orders to the vendors for RM & PM. Releasing the orders for Tech. 10. Follow up vendors to get the delivery of PM & RM based on Schedule. 11. Coordinate & follow up with Manufacturing, Subcontractors & Vendors to ensure that all the items are available on time. 12. Evaluate supplier service performance (right quantities, on-time, on-quality, etc.) and work with Procurement and the suppliers to improve performance. Qualifications & Experience: MBA or Engineer Graduate with Certification in Production Planning & inventory Control, Material Planning, project Management. 4-6 years minimum SCM with responsibilities such as Project/Production Planning & Control, Scheduling, Project Management, Sourcing Material Expedite & Inventory Management. Must be conversant with dealing of multiple vendors/suppliers-domestic & Overseas. Working on SAP (S4/R3/HANA) & good understanding of Advance EXCEL is a must. Experienced operation with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Lean/Six Sigma is strongly preferred. Desired Traits Understand and behave according to company core values and must work with very high level of Ethics and Integrity. Honest, straightforward, Flexible to adjust to varying demands. Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively to others. Meet commitments & delivers results. Ability to balance long term views and needs with short term goals and results. Good Presentation Skills & good exposure in MS office.