Associate Materials Planner
| Company | Fortune Brands |
|---|---|
| Location | Highland Park, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Minimum of 2+ years of relevant Material Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain with MRP/ERP experience (or combination of education and experience)
- Good customer service skills including oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills including MS Office Suite. Advanced Excel required
- Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and strategically
Responsibilities
- Maintain system item purchasing attributes and optimize inventory levels by product category through the review of forecasts, safety stocks, MOQ, etc.
- Prepare purchase orders based on the production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend
- Plan and direct the flow of raw materials into manufacturing
- Expedite delivery of goods to users, both internal and external
- Uncover and resolve root causes of supplier issues
- Lead Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate
- Execute non-conformance process to ensure appropriate disposition is approved and credit is received
- Analyze data to determine component order quantity. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented
- Support master schedule by planning production based on customer needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or four-year degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields preferred
- Oracle ERP Planning Experience
- Experience with QlikView and/or Tableau would be an added bonus
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment