MATERIALS PLANNER

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will initiate and monitor orders and material requirements needed to support internal customers.

• Manage part allocation, material flow and shortage management. • Manage safety stock levels. • Stock transfers / interplant transfers. • Resolving delivery risks in supply chain by sourcing from alternate suppliers. • Annual inventory count support. • Understand the production schedule and communicate within the Supply Chain

organization for impacts to schedule. • Work within the SAP system to continually search for opportunities to enhance

the production and supply chain process using a variety of problem-solving techniques.

• Interface with Finance, Operations, Quality and Engineering to support integrated value stream reporting and solutions.

• Lead and participate making material allocation priority decisions on critical parts.

• Support Supply Chain logistics and drive cost reduction opportunities where they exist.

• Participate in process improvement opportunities using ACE and Lean Strategies to ensure accurate and prompt inventory accounting and financial reporting.

• Implement Root-Cause Corrective Actions as required to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.

• Demonstrate commitment to the EH&S program by following all policies & procedures and completing all required training and supporting EH&S activities.

• Excess and obsolete inventory management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in material planning. • Prior experience in using the SAP system with emphasis on the production and

material modules. • Strong in Microsoft Office programs, in particular excel. • High level of English proficiency. • Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adjust to changing

priorities. • Ability to work with all levels of employees, management, suppliers and

customers. • Robust manufacturing/materials background. • Strong analytical skills including problem solving and troubleshooting. • Able to demonstrate the practical application of continuous improvement

principles.

• A highly motivated self-starter with a strong desire to succeed and pursue continued growth and developmental opportunities.

• Ability to meet commitments, balance and resolve conflicting priorities. • Results focused on work ethic to resolve issues in a timely manner.