Materials Planner

Vaco has partnered with a client in Noblesville, IN to hire a Materials Planner for a full time, direct hire opportunity.

This position is responsible for maintaining effective customer support by overseeing the material flow / availability for internal projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies, documents, and adheres to all processes performed, and interfaces with other departments.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing the materials aspect of the company’s project process.
• Determine the needed materials, develop purchase orders, and ensure their availability.
• Utilizes ERP system for the below, at a minimum :
• Monitoring and maintaining project related items including obtaining appropriate quotations from INDEX Werke and purchasing the necessary items
• Monitoring and maintaining project related returns
• Service notification monitoring and management (Project related machine refit)
• Optimize the project related item return process
• Monitors and adjusts the material safety stock levels
• Detects slow moving inventory and initiates appropriate measures
• Obtains the appropriate approval for all project related purchases in accordance with Payment / Purchase Authorization Guidelines.
• Oversees daily activities of Purchasing Clerk and implement continuous improvement processes
• Develops and conducts training for all new team members in Purchasing.
• Conducts vendor audits.
• Develops and maintains SOPs for Purchasing Department.
• Adheres to established guidelines and requirements for supplier relationships and audits.
• Supports the development of and helps to maintain the annual budget and KPI’s for the department.
• Use tools to improve efficiency and software packages like Microsoft Office.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• 4 years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment where purchasing skills were essential to the overall operations of the organization is required.
• Computer software skills required include : Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
• A strong working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Forecasting experience is highly preferred
• This position may require some domestic travel.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.