Planner IV

Coordinates and executes the acquisition and distribution of Finished Machines and attachments for Komatsu America Corp. Performs as liaison between the Demand side (Marketing/Sales) and the Supply Side (Manufacturing) by analyzing demand, planning/developing executing purchase orders, coordinating and executing distribution of said products through third party contractor. Provides KAC Import product sources the information required to set and maintain production and shipping schedules in support of KAC sales.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining monthly Model-Specification-Location Forecast in anticipation of customer demand by minimizing order-to-delivery lead time and freight expense based on the monthly volumes dictated by the Business Plan.
• Responsible for converting Forecast to Finished Machine inventory - including Stock Sales Order creation and PO Transfer to Manufacturing Plants.
• Gaining deep familiarity with each product is paramount. Assist in developing and maintaining Price List structure to adequately deliver products to customers to manage inventory controls (FIFO, SOX, etc), and facilitate New Product Introductions by keeping relevant parties aware of remaining stock and run out options.
• Responsible for receiving and allocating all DistributorSales orders for machines and loose attachments for assigned import models.Machines are allocated as needed to drive overall inventory turns.
• Inventory planning,reporting, and data analysisfor finished machines and attachments consistent with current Komatsu operating policies while maintaining the quality of the product delivered to achieve Komatsu standards. Lead/Coordinate/Assist in annual physical inventory taken at each stockyard location.
• Responsible for creating, placing, modifying and tracking purchase orders for locally supplied attachments and ship-direct materials from the generation of requirement to final shipment and invoicing of the Distributor.
• Responsible for the execution of SAP procedures consistent with providing accurate and timely data.
• Responsible for resolving stockyard shipment issues, both physical or document related, through a coordinated effort made with other parties. The generation of reports and information to management as required is a necessary task.
• The responsibility includes executing supplier contract administration within the confines of the contract and resolving disputes and/or discrepancies related to deliveries, counts, quality, cost, invoices, etc.

• BS/BA degree or equivalent level of business experience within the purchasing/material control/distribution disciplines.

• Strong operational PC skills in Excel and Word with Access capability being a plus.

• Independent problem-solving skills/resourcefulness is required.

• Accuracy and timeliness are critical.

• Strong communication skills:both written and oral are required.

• Travel as required <5%.

• Ability to execute local supplier contract administration within the parameters of the individual contract is required. Ability to resolve disputes/discrepancies regardingdeliveries, counts, quality, cost, invoices, etc. is a required skill set.