Material Planner

Job Description SummaryJob Description: Responsible for the planning and procurement of components to meet production requirements. Manages inventory, develops target quantities, and minimizes total inventory expense while meeting required finished part service goals.

Roles & Responsibilities:
 Reviews production schedules, product formulations, MRP data, system demand reporting, and inventory reports to compute the quantities needed for efficient operation of factory as well as exceptional delivery performance for customer orders.
 Communicates component conflicts, delays or issues, while also working to develop solutions with suppliers and internal resources.
 Maintains files such as inventory records and delivery performance reporting in order to identify trends and seek opportunities for improvement in inventory levels, service, and transportation efficiency.
 Initiates contact and confers with suppliers as necessary to insure acceptable delivery performance. Initiates complaints and takes action to resolve as needed should quality or delivery failures occur.
 Manages transition of components related to reformulations, redesigns, new product introductions, and item discontinuation. Interacts with R&D, Procurement, Scheduling, Sales Planning, Suppliers, and Category Planners to plan and execute smooth transitions.
 Maintain target inventory levels and actual inventory level data using physical counts, supplier reports, material usage reports and software tools in order to prepare for anticipated demand and/or appropriately recommend cost-reducing inventory actions to management.

Skills, Experience and Education:
 Strong computer skills including knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office and SAP/ERP experience.
 Possess ability to deal easily and effectively with all levels of personnel.
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
 Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
 Strong organizational/time management skills.
 Self-motivated with strong multitasking, analytical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills.
 Strong interpretive, analytical and math skills with an attention to detail.
 Ability to effectively present information in verbal exchanges with various departments and employees.

Education:

BS Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
Three to five years related experience in purchasing/materials planning
Experience with SAP ERP environment

Minimum Experience Preferred:
Three to five years related experience in purchasing/materials planning is strongly preferred. Experience with SAP ERP environment is advantageous.

Travel Requirements: Minimal.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/Veterans/Disability

Hiring Requirements

Job Details

• Job ProfileJob ProfileMaterial Planner
• Job Families for Job ProfilesJob Families for Job ProfilesSupply Chain Planning
• Worker Sub-TypeWorker Sub-TypeRegular
• Worker TypeWorker TypeEmployee
• Time TypeTime TypeFull time
• Compensation GradeCompensation GradeSalary Grade B
• Primary LocationPrimary LocationIL Pecatonica
• Primary Job Posting LocationPrimary Job Posting LocationUSA-IL Pecatonica
• Additional LocationsAdditional Locations(empty)
• Additional Job Posting LocationsAdditional Job Posting Locations(empty)
• Scheduled Weekly HoursScheduled Weekly Hours40
• Work ShiftWork Shift1 (United States of America)
• Recruiting Start DateRecruiting Start Date03/21/2023
• Target Hire DateTarget Hire Date03/21/2023
• Target End DateTarget End Date(empty)

BS Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
Three to five years related experience in purchasing/materials planning
Experience with SAP ERP environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000