Materials Planner

Duties

• Serves as the direct interface between Crest and the supplier base and manages the day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers.
• Provides support to suppliers in the areas of supplier development, risk assessment and cost reduction initiatives.
• Must be self-directed and dependable in achieving daily activities and must also be able to function as a member of a team, in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced continuous improvement environment, is paramount.
• As position frequently accesses confidential company information; this position must maintain the strictest confidence when accessing or disseminating company information.
• Promotes a safe and quality conscious work environment for co-workers.
• Supports Crest continuous improvement efforts.
• Proactively plans for and facilitates periodic inventories and reconciles discrepancies per required timelines.
• Makes purchases for raw materials and supplies to meet production schedules.
• Maintains good inventory practices for J.I.T.
• Develop good supplier forecasts.
• Maintain supplier sourcing files and data base to execute MRP in purchasing material.
• Works with suppliers to meet quality, delivery, service, and support at a reasonable cost.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Education & Work Experience

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred but not required.
  • Commensurate experience may be considered if applicable.
  • Practitioner of Lean Manufacturing and J.I.T. is a plus.
  • Ability to identify key purchasing related issues, and then apply problem solving skills to creatively resolve complex procurement related issues is required.
  • Must have the ability to function successfully with considerable latitude and require technical guidance only on unusually complex problems or issues.
  • Position requires analytical thinking and willingness to take on responsibility and challenges.
  • Effective communication, presentation and influencing skills required.
  • Attention to detail and focus on delivering bottom line results is a must.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
  • Epicor experience is preferred.
  • Must be able to work long hours to meet critical deadlines and obligations.
  • Able to work in a participative management environment and maintain a drive for accomplishment of responsibilities is required.

  Environmental Conditions

  • Works in both office and plant environment.
  • Office environment has controlled temperature, humidity and noise levels.
  • Plant environment varies with outside temperature and noise levels vary in different production areas.
  • Effective near vision or near vision accommodation is required.
  • Talking and hearing are required.
  • Minimal bending, stooping, walking, and stair climbing are required as is lifting items of moderate weight.
  • Crest quality standards and safety rules and regulations are mandatory.

  Travel

  • Minimal travel required.