Materials Planner jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Packaging Materials Planner II

Would you like to be an influential leader in a growing and dynamic business unit within DHL Supply Chain? Are you motivated by leading others in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment? Are you the type of person who takes initiative to solve problems and pursue continuous improvement opportunities? Do you have the desire and experience to develop and lead teams that have direct impact on the company’s growth and profitability? 

If so, DHL Supply Chain Packaging Services has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

Plans, purchases and procures packaging materials for DHL site(s) against the customer requirements. Coordinates changes in production status and supply issues with suppliers, site operations and the customer. Solicits & evaluates material cost quotes from approved suppliers. Manages and maintains relationships with key vendors.

• Analyzes customer production forecasts. Purchases and procures packaging materials to meet customer demands, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and savings targets are met and expediting as needed

• Utilizes planning software system to determine replenishment levels needed for customer accounts and orders packaging materials accordingly, determining the appropriate amount of materials necessary to meet current and forecasted production levels.

• Releases packaging materials into production against customer requirements.

• Communicates production delays and vendor issues to customer and decides best course of action to address the issue and meet customer demands.

• Tracks supply markets, meets with key vendors to evaluate supplies, and presents changes / recommendations to customers.

• Addresses issues with packaging materials with vendors, including quality, quantity, scheduling, etc.

• Meets with vendor sales representatives to evaluate supplies and make suggestions for changes and cost savings to customers.

• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies for assigned customers.

• Identifies root cause and corrective action for any unavailable or aging materials.

• Develops, implements, and maintains departmental reporting as required by Management or customer utilizing appropriate systems and developed worksheets.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, logistics, or equivalent work experience, required

• 1-2 year of experience in purchasing, materials management, manufacturing, or other supply chain accountabilities, required

• 2-5 years of experience in purchasing / buying in a warehouse environment, preferred

• 1-3 years managing inventory levels, required

• Certification in APICS or Lean Six Sigma, preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.