Prin Supply Chain Planner

Job Title : Prin Buyer / Planner

Location : 620 Watson Street SW Grand Rapids Michigan 49504- Onsite

Duration : 18 months

Job ID : 13091

Will the contractor be working 40 hours a week? 40 hours

Work Location : 620 Watson St, Grand Rapids MI

Do they need to be local to any MDT office and if so where?620 Watson St, Grand Rapids MI

Does this person need to be on site? If so, full time or part time?This is a flexible on site role, most days in the office but remote work is possible when life happens, i.e. 9 of 10 in the office.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.

Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.

In frontend procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.

Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM : Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty.

Delivers and / or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals.

The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy : Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes . Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager .

Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level specialists. Organizational Impact : Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results .

May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.

Innovation and Complexity : Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation .

Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and / or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area.

Implements solutions to problems.

Communication and Influence : Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels .

May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decisionmaking.

Leadership and Talent Management : Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.

Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.

Required Knowledge and Experience : Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

May have broad knowledge of project management. Requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.