Material Planner 2, Global Supply Chain

Job Description

The primary purpose of this role is to plan and schedule component material to ensure on-time availability to meet production and service schedules while optimizing inventory levels.

• Utilize SAP to set planning parameters by part number to optimize inventory levels and assure availability.
• Communicate daily with internal and external suppliers to ensure adherence to schedules and uninterrupted flow of material.
• Determine delivery issues and manage MRP exception messages.
• Maintain external supplier delivery performance.
• Manage engineering change implementation.
• Optimize inventory with the objectives of increasing inventory turns, reducing inventory investment, and minimizing excess and obsolete material.
• Minimize premium freight expense policy.

Key Performance Measures

• Knowledge of pull systems / Kanban.
• Knowledge / experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of scheduling and inventory control systems and processes.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability for solving complex problems.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental practices.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in responsibility based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3+ years' prior experience. Internship experience considered.