Professional - Material Planner & Support

About the role

This position is responsible for ordering materials for production sites to support business objectives and business plans. This position is also expected to lead and/or participate in various projects which support achieving team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Execute material requirement plans to ensure supplies and work-in-process availability which supports production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning information for materials in SAP (an Enterprise Resource Planning system) and Kinaxis Rapid Response, updating as necessary for material/product changes.
• Manage material changes to support business plans and minimize obsolescence.
• Coordinate material production with packaging and graphics timelines developed in conjunction with Operations, Marketing, Planning, and Packaging.
• Work with vendors to coordinate their schedules and establish priorities when required to prevent supply constraints or customer service issues; ensure vendor resources will support business plan.
• Aid in the execution and completion of special projects related to the logistics field as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or related field. A high school diploma with strong experience will also be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstration of thoroughness and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrate personal credibility through strong communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships with others.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with SAP.
• Working knowledge of supply chain interactions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.

Location: Neenah, WI or Roswell, GA (Hybrid or remote). Duration: 12+ months on W2.