Planner, Intercompany

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COMPANY OVERVIEW Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted innovative and science based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world Balchem employs approximately 1400 employees worldwide who provide the service quality and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders Founded in 1967 Balchem a Maryland corporation became a publicly traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BCPC Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices manufacturing sites and R&D centers primarily located in the US and Europe The Company consists of three business segments Human Nutrition and Health Animal Nutrition and Health and Specialty Products POSITION SUMMARY The Intercompany Planner supports the efficient movement of inventory across Balchems global network by coordinating intercompany replenishment activities and executing intercompany transactions This role monitors inventory levels creates and manages intercompany purchase orders and sales orders and works closely with Supply Chain Customer Service Operations Finance and Accounting to ensure the timely and accurate flow of materials The role plays an important part in maintaining process compliance resolving transaction issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts that enhance service inventory visibility transaction accuracy and operational efficiency ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Intercompany Replenishment Planning Manage replenishment activities for assigned intercompany inventory and stock transfer relationshipsCollaborate with international teams to monitor inventory levels and identify products requiring replenishment to support customer demand and inventory targetsCreate and maintain replenishment plans in partnership with plant planners schedulers procurement and customer service teamsEscalate inventory shortages demand changes and supply risks to the appropriate stakeholdersHelp balance product availability service expectations and working capital objectiveIntercompany Transaction Management Create process and monitor intercompany purchase orders and corresponding intercompany sales ordersTrack order status from creation through confirmation shipment receipt and closureEnsure timely processing of order confirmations receipts and inventory transactions within ERP systemWork with logistics customer service supply chain and finance teams to resolve order shipment pricing quantity and invoicing discrepanciesMaintain accurate transaction data and support clean order aging and timely order closureProcess Compliance and Controls Follow established intercompany procedures transaction controls and standard workPartner with Accounting Finance Customer Service Procurement and Operations colleagues to identify and resolve inventory shipment and invoicing discrepanciesSupport month end and quarter end activities by ensuring intercompany transactions are completed accurately and on timeMaintain documentation supporting intercompany transactions reconciliations and issue resolutionEscalate recurring process breakdowns or control concerns to the intercompany team and managementContinuous Improvement and Team Participation Serve as an active member of the Intercompany Process Improvement TeamParticipate in initiatives focused on improving intercompany planning ordering inventory management and transaction accuracyProvide feedback on challenges and opportunities identified through daily execution of the processAssist with testing and implementation of process improvements reporting tools and system enhancementsSupport documentation training and adoption of new or revised intercompany proceduresREQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Operations Finance Accounting or related field preferred3 5 years of relevant professional experience in an operations inventory customer service logistics procurement or transactional support role may also be considered ERP experience preferred including D365 SAP Oracle or similar systems