Senior Materials Planner

Senior Materials Planner

Description

Job Description

The Senior Materials Planner will support the planning team with supply planning for purchased finished goods. This individual will interface with suppliers to place orders and ensure the timely delivery of products to our distribution sites in Kentucky and Nogales. The successful candidate will own product category throughout the network and will work closely with demand planning, operations, warehouses, and logistics teams; maintain relationships with key stakeholders and report metrics that drive continuous improvement, high fill rates, and a streamlined workflow in a dynamic fast-paced environment. The Sr. Materials Planner will develop long-range planning while considering inventory levels, obsolescence, lead times, product life cycles and production capacity.

Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of the Deerfield, IL office. The hybrid schedule allows associates to work remotely on Mondays & Fridays. 

RESPONSIBLIITIES:

• 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 finished goods into the distribution centers.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant Material Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain with MRP/ERP experience (or combination of education and experience).
• Strong customer service skills including oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office Suite.  Advanced Excel required. 
• Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong written communication skills, problem resolution, judgment, decision making skills, and business acumen required.
• Must be a team player with the ability to think conceptually, flexibly and strategically.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

• 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
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, to actively pursue and drive continuous improvement activities, and demonstrate strong leadership.

Benefits

Not Specified