Material Planner

Job Description:

• Provides entry level sourcing, Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) support to include development and execution/enforcement of strategies and contracts for commodities of lower value and less complexity.
• Assists with cost models, make vs. buy studies, spend analysis, invoice issue resolution and other data analyses.
• Works with Strategic Sourcing to address chronic supplier performance issues and/or validation of suppliers during early supplier selection process as part of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
• Makes use of Achieving Excellence process to manage the supplier's performance.
• The work requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment but is reviewed periodically or upon completion.

Duties:

• Executes Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) with cost reduction activities, analyzing quotations, and making supplier selection based on criteria such as quality, cost, process capability, lead time and supplier stability.
• Participates in implementation of resourcing activities and make versus buy decisions. Collects cost data and prepares limited supplier cost/industry analyses.
• Supports the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process so design changes and product improvements are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Develops and executes inventory plans to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals; resolves shipping, receiving, invoicing and payment problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance and lowest total cost with the Supply Base utilizing Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
• Defines, resolves, and provides permanent solutions to supplier performance issues with the assistance of other functional representatives such as quality, product engineering, etc., while managing the day-to-day supplier relationship issues, thereby assuring proper communication occurs.
• Expedites parts as necessary.
• Experience with negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Experience working proactively in a self-guided environment.
• Experience working on a cross-functional team.
• Experience analyzing data and solving problems to achieve desired results.
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Educational Background:

• Degree in Business /Management, Engineering/Technology, Supply Management, or Accounting/Finance discipline or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills/Knowledge (i.e. not absolutely required):

• Previous experience in one or more areas of Supply Management such as: supplier integration, strategic supply management, supplier development, material flow, tactical supply management.
• Experience using SAP/PDM(cProjects).
• Experience with Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process.
• Experience using Business Objects.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to work in a team environment, interacting with production employees, suppliers, and management.
• Proven experience with prioritizing multiple tasks/projects with ability to shift priorities as needed in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Supply chain management: 4 years (Preferred)
• Inventory control: 4 years (Preferred)
• Production planning: 4 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 4 years (Preferred)
• Materials management: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $22 - $27