Material Planning Specialist II

About the role

At Freeport-McMoRan, we provide an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production, and supports our core values. You'll work in a collaborative environment where safety is paramount, opinions are valued, and career growth is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Proactively compile, monitor, and manage Collaborative Planning reports to ensure adequate stocking levels and recognize shortages and deficiencies, supporting maintenance, planning, and operations.
• Manage urgent complex customer requirements from maintenance, planning, and operations, communicating and expediting to GSC Shared Services.
• Collaborate with assigned customer departments in maintenance, planning, and operations to understand, document, validate, and meet their needs.
• Obtain quotes from key suppliers using parts information from customers in maintenance, planning, and operations, monitor supplier performance, and lead supplier evaluations.
• Train and lead the reconciliation of consumables at month-end, utilizing accounting and SOX control knowledge to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
• Analyze data to perform root cause analysis on issues impacting inventory performance and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Communicate master data changes and additions (MARS) to relevant groups such as BOM, equipment, and material master data on behalf of the customer.
• Ensure adherence and guide customers to General Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial laws (SEC), Company policies, internal controls (SOX), and Principles of Business Conduct (PBC).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field, OR
• High School Diploma/GED and seven (7) years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting data to large groups.
• Organizing data and communicating with vendors/suppliers.

What We Offer

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $73,500-$101,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits, or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

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We offer:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

We require candidates to pass a medical exam and may require passing all required training and/or testing. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.