Associate-Material Planner

The Associate Material Planner is an active team member in supporting the planning and scheduling the delivery of material from suppliers.

This highly tactical position is responsible to monitor the flows of buy items, guarantee availability of components in order to avoid material shortages and production downtime, as well as to manage inventory levels to meet our customer service and inventory targets.

Thrive at work and at home :

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE !
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption / surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .
• Learn more about our benefits here !

Position Responsibilities :

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

• Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production / inventory / MRO items.
• Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Responsible for the on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning.
• Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts
• Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements.
• Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
• Maintains item master lead time information based upon process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information.
• Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements.
• Review open requirements, monitoring vendor performance and expediting where necessary. Ensure that problems relating to delivery, quality or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner.
• Productivity : identify and implement cost reduction / productivity projects to meet the corporate initiatives / goals.

Maintain pipeline and financial records for reporting and tracking productivity.

Key Competencies and Success Factors :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Maintain product knowledge in terms of options, substitutions, critical functions / components, etc.

Maintain basic knowledge of supplier processes and capabilities.

Understanding of Kanban and JIT systems.

Must be able to work well with external suppliers.

Must possess ability to work well in a manufacturing environment.

Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.

Experience and Skills Required :

BA / BS degree or 5+ years minimum planner / buyer manufacturing experience.

• APICS (CPIM) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of industry related supply base.
• Skilled in production and supplier scheduling.
• Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities.
• Able to provide direction and training to peers as needed.
• Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications

B asic mathematical skills

Experience with rate based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments.

Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes.

Experience with visual management systems.

Base Pay Range : $65,000 - $80,000

Disclaimer : This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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