Planner II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for buying, sourcing and expediting materials, commodities from approved vendor lists both locally and overseas.
• Expertise with NPI procurement preferred.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers and meeting quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms with local and overseas suppliers.
• Execute cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain, monitor and provide feedback on supplier’s scorecard programs for cost, delivery and quality.
• Work towards achieving given objectives/KPI such as inventory management, MRB, RVN, cost reduction, materials availability and quality management.
• Support, execute and provide inputs to improve Supply Chain initiatives and strategies.
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV.
• Understand suppliers, their capabilities, market trend and technologies for assigned commodities.
• Work with Materials Quote Analysts to quote new and existing materials. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Makes tactical buying decisions.
• Invoice resolution for payment approvals.
• Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintains procurement records, documentation and metrics.
• Follow up with logistics to receive materials in warehouse.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• SAP (Or other ERP systems).
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate with local and international suppliers.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system Microsoft Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Educational/Certification Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / management / business / Materials /Industrial Engineering.
• APICS preferred.

Experience Requirement

• At least 2 years working experience for purchasing or materials areas.
• Knowledge of MRP system.
• Able to perform in fast paced environment; Preferably experience from manufacturing environment.
• Possess good interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing environment.
• Physical Demands: Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Subject to interruptions.
• Environmental Exposure: Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.
• Overnight Travel: Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.