Material Planner

Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
** GENERAL PURPOSE
** Responsible for the material planning, delivery and execution of inventory strategy of raw material and purchased products to support manufacturing needs and customer on time shipments relative to suppliers.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*** Ability to travel to suppliers when required.
* Acts as a resource for decision-making and problem solving.
* Assure on-time raw material flow to Operations and/or Warehouse by coordinating with and communicating with suppliers, Inventory control, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, etc.
* Communicate with Accounting, Purchasing, and Finance to resolve pricing, transportation, set up charges or other supplier related invoicing issues.
* Execute inventory strategies and investments to support manufacturing needs while ensuring the best possible utilization of inventory space and dollars and inventory accuracy to achieve inventory objectives.
* Support the development and implementation of new strategies relative to materials management processes including optimizing material flow, improving communication flow, and improving overall efficiency across Miller Knoll’s internal network and external suppliers.
* Ability to analyze data for problem solving, tracking of process improvements and overall tracking for goals and objectives.
* Ability to focus on and work towards mastery of planning software such as Rapid Response.
* Effectively utilize supplier collaboration and supplier portal systems
* Work with key stakeholders to support Product Lifecycle Management on material strategies, manufacturing needs, and supplier development in new product development and implementation as well as identifying opportunities to reduce Miller Knoll’s total material cost. (i.e. part consolidation, part design)
* Work with quality engineers to resolve quality related issues as needed. Responsible for resolution and communication of these issues with suppliers utilizing the Miller Knoll NCM system and other resources as needed.
* Work with, support, and initiate communication with Supplier Development Managers and Supplier Commodity Managers to ensure effective communication with and continued development of the supplier base, which includes training, communicating business needs, and articulating overall business capabilities.
* Perform additional responsibilities and support special projects as requested to achieve business objectives.## ##
** EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE:

*** High school diploma required
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
* Equivalent of one to three years proven supply chain management experience required
* Licenses and Certifications
* Supply Chain certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP or ISM preferred.
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* Skills and Abilities:

*** Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with frequently changing priorities, and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
* Demonstrated ability to build networks and relationships both within and outside the organization.
* Demonstrated communication skills that can successfully explore alternatives and points of view to reach an agreement that all parties support and accept.
* A team player that can motivate and lead others to accomplish similar goals yet be able to work independently.
* Must possess a basic understanding of manufacturing, production, scheduling processes as well as overall business capabilities for both Miller Knoll and suppliers.
* Must have familiarity with material requirements planning scheduling and lean concepts.
* Ability to handle confidential…