Material Planner

About the role

As a Materials Planner, you will be the primary link between the production floor and the supply chain, ensuring that all necessary materials are available to meet the plant's production plan. This role involves proactive supplier management, constant communication, and the escalation of delivery issues to management to prevent production delays.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements and initiate necessary releases for material required to support the plant production plan.
• Communicate and collaborate as needed via phone and the web-based replenishment portal with suppliers to ensure timely shipping of all materials needed to ensure timely arrival of material as scheduled.
• Analyze and escalate any significant vendor delivery issues to MP&L Manager.
• Use internal reports to support changes to parameters in the replenishment system, making sure the system creates orders on time and in the correct amount to cover the plant production plan through the next planned delivery.
• Use internal reports to identify shortages and provide feedback and ETA in the daily materials shortage meeting held with the Master Scheduler and the Customer Contact Group.
• Create and submit debit memos for vendor caused expense outside the normal plan.
• Supports Accounts Receivable in resolving supplier debit memos/receiving errors.
• Maintain inventory levels and visit the plant warehouse and/or production floor regularly to ensure no stockouts.
• Be prepared to assist the rest of the Materials Team in activities to “cover” absences when needed.

Qualifications and Behaviors

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (AS400, SAP)
• Knowledge of EDI ordering standards
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels
• Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Accomplished business leader with the ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Effective listener and communicator
• Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams
• Excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive and think forward
• Demonstrated ability to drive results
• Proven excellent customer relationship management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Must be always available, to meet customer requirements and provide world class customer service
• Must be comfortable in an industrial manufacturing setting