Supply chain planner Jobs in Frisco, TX

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SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Data Integrity Manager is responsible to assure data integrity and adherence to established business rules of the material management information system including Great Plains ERP and in-house developed order and inventory software, as well as future system upgrades and / or conversions. The manager is responsible for the development of appropriate supply chain data quality controls and processes to maintain the system integrity. The manager is a subject matter expert and acts as the liaison between Supply Chain and IT related to material management information system application maintenance and enhancements. The manager will optimize the use of transaction automation via Electronic Data Interface (EDI) including transaction reporting, analytics, and resolution management and data integrity. The manager is part of the Supply Chain Operations team and supports the efficient execution of purchasing, payment, and reporting.   Hybrid role in Corporate Office (Plano, TX) 1 day a week after initial training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Develops and maintains procedures to outline the basic processes, escalation, and communication standards for Materials Data Management in a timely and accurate manner including documentation of processes and procedures.
• Maintain, change, and add data in the appropriate tables that exist in the supply chain applications.  Updates existing and builds new items in the item master, including contract information, maintaining continuity of item accuracy for order, inventory, and GL accounting during item initiation and conversions.
• Provide expertise to acquire, manage, manipulate, and analyze data.  Analyze and problem solve issues with current and planned systems as they relate to the integration and management of inventory, formulary, purchase, contract, and price data.
• Create upload files and successfully complete batch uploads into the Material Management applications.
• Writes queries and creates custom item master and other ad hoc reports using SQL and Excel.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.  Perform basic statistical analyses for projects and reports.
• Collaborates with other supply chain departments, accounting, finance, and field operations to develop and deliver continuous process improvement efforts by leveraging data / analytics, combining internal customer insights and research to make sound business decisions. This includes collaboration with procurement team to optimize periodic purchase order releases and other processes.
• Partners with procurement specialists, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to centrally investigate and resolve transactional issues such as received not invoiced, invoiced not received, and price variances for EDI and non-EDI suppliers. This results in capturing significant credits or cost avoidance.
• Runs sample procedures in TEST environment in preparation for system enhancements and upgrades.
• Owns EDI functionality from Supply Chain perspective. Investigates and implements current and new system capabilities and technologies to optimize the use of our EDI interface for automated transaction management between IT and suppliers.
• Drive change management and process improvements in a highly matrixed organization. Comfortable engaging with executive management.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate data driven decisions that lead to results.
• Performs data entry, either manually or using other technology, when needed or required.
• Actively promotes GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort; perform other duties as assigned by supervisor; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

Qualifications / Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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