Material Planner

Job Overview:

This position will assist the Manager in planning and organizing activities relating to the availability of sourced parts. Coordinate demands amongst production, purchasing, and suppliers. Secure the availability of replacement parts

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement objectives with assigned suppliers regarding parts supply, and ensure that these objectives are kept
• Formulate and implement a supply chain strategy with European counterparts, including coordination of delivery dates and quantities, and countermeasure plans of unforeseeable events
• Fulfill all requirements as primary respondent to production/quality inquiries for assigned suppliers regarding supplier issue and production part availability
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Plan, track and control the procedures and work tasks in order to procure production parts
• Provide and direct alternate plans for abnormal conditions, including, but not limited to, work stoppages at a supplier, material shortages, rejections, new priorities, etc.
• Secure the availability of necessary replacement parts. Organize the necessary actions (Air/Sea freight) to secure prompt supply of these parts
• Maintain a high degree of integrity and fairness in transactions with assigned suppliers/logistics service provides and regularly monitor that activity to ensure its consistency
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, or in related field required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in the field of Supply Chain Management and/or Supplier Quality.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job

Knowledge & Skills:

• Specific areas of interest are logistic, procurement, order management, supplier development, and supplier quality.
• Distinct knowledge of parts supplier processes and issues.
• Ability to work during scheduled work hours as well as overtime, including weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with all levels of management
• Highly motivated self-starter; team oriented; outstanding planning and proactive skills
• Knowledge of the German and/or Spanish language a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,931.00 - $70,470.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ladson, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supply chain management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $60,931 - $70,470