Sr. Materials Planner/Buyer
Aptar · Lincolnton, NC · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 headings for sections present. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must preserve all substantive info. Must not invent or summarize away detail. Must include sections only when posting has real specific content. Must not include placeholder like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting mentions hybrid position, minimal 2 days per week onsite required. That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that detail. Pay not mentioned, so no Pay section. Benefits: mentions "Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan." and "Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave." That's benefits. So we can include Benefits section. Also "Who We are" and "Our Culture" and "How We Support Our Employees" are descriptive but could be considered part of About the role? The instruction: Use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings. We have Responsibilities (Key Responsibilities + Additional Responsibilities). Qualifications (Qualifications). Skills maybe not separate; but we could include Skills if present. The posting mentions "Outstanding communication skills", "Exceptional analytical skills", "Strong cross-functional skills", etc. Could be part of Qualifications or Skills. We could create a Skills section if we want, but we should only include if posting has real specific content. It does mention skills. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Skills into Qualifications or Responsibilities. But we have headings list; we can choose to include Skills if we think it's substantive. However the qualifications already includes many skill-like items. Might be redundant. Safer to include only About the role (maybe overview), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Schedule. Also maybe "About the role" from Position Overview. The posting includes Position Overview paragraph. So we can have About the role section with that overview.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no h2 etc.
We must not include duplicated lines. Need to ensure we don't repeat same sentences.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract substantive content:
Job summary: "Join our team and Be You Be Aptar.Aptar is seeking a Sr. Materials Planner/Buyer based in Lincolnton NC. This is a hybrid position, minimal of 2 days per week onsite required."
Position Overview: "This role involves analyzing demand (forecasts and orders) alongside production capacities to develop actionable plans and implement schedules that fulfill customer commitments. The Planner will also collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to address service issues, drive process improvement initiatives, and maintain inventory levels within established targets."
Then repeats similar sentences later; we need to avoid duplication.
Key Responsibilities list (bullet points). Let's capture them:
- Evaluate production capacity, adjust plans to align customer demands with plant productivity, and generate production schedules for the manufacturing floor.
- Monitor overruns and excess inventory, applying them to future orders as appropriate.
- Collaborate with Customer Service to effectively communicate supply requirements.
- Analyze customer forecasts and integrate forecast data into the production schedule.
- Provide accurate, timely updates to Customer Service on production orders.
- Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial Services to interpret sales forecasts and smooth resulting demand.
- Manage inventory levels per company guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain accurate production schedules.
- Coordinate mold out-of-service times with Engineering, Quality, Tool Room, Customer Service, and production teams, ensuring progress on new and updated tooling projects.
- Oversee mold sampling activities.
- Plan and execute mold maintenance schedules.
- Manage out-of-service requirements in coordination with production, maintenance, project teams, and Customer Service.
- Maximize available capacity within machine and mold constraints.
- Monitor the availability of materials and components to meet customer demands.
- Coordinate material change requests when necessary.
- Expedite materials from vendors to ensure availability, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor rejected or reworked materials and coordinate replacement needs with Quality, SQA, and manufacturing teams.
- Implement quarterly or ad hoc production rate changes to ensure timely deliveries and order fulfillment.
- Develop and execute reporting systems to measure schedule performance, identify variances, and drive continuous improvement.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports.
- Identify and support system improvement initiatives and implement change projects.
- Develop and implement material cost-reduction strategies.
- Assist in creating annual material supply and capacity plans.
- Proactively communicate potential supply disruptions, raw material changes, or service issues.
- Attend and contribute to sub-plant and departmental meetings.
- Provide logistical support as needed.
- Serve as a backup for departmental personnel as designated by management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or Operations Management is preferred. However, a comparable blend of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a formal degree.
- APICS Certification (CPIM) preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in materials and capacity planning, production scheduling, and supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of business software systems (SAP, Microsoft Office).
- Prior experience in a closed-loop ERP system environment preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP’s Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module is a plus.
- Strong cross-functional skills and knowledge base.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective both as an independent contributor and in team settings.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 standards is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Travel Requirements: Occasional
Benefits / How We Support Our Employees:
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
- Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401k & Retirement Savings plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
- Exciting, inclusive and value based working environment.
- Contribute to the communities where we reside.
Also "Who We are" description: Could be part of About the role or separate but we can incorporate into About the role maybe.
We need to avoid duplication: The Position Overview repeats similar to responsibilities; we can keep a concise overview.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. The posting includes "Aptar is an equal opportunities employer..." and "Stay updated on career opportunities by following us on LinkedIn!" Must remove.
Also remove navigation/cookie/legal.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
... overview ...
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility ...