Materials Planner​/Scheduler

Summary

Actively work with the Product & Inventory Control Manager to assure the correct purchase and scheduling of products from internal and/or external suppliers to optimize inventories and deliver to customers with a high fill rate (+95%).

• Ensure accurate management of purchase schedules firm and planned delivered to suppliers within the boundaries of the logistics agreements established
• Process purchase schedules on the frequency defined; daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.
• Collaborate with the sales team both field and customer service to coordinate customer delivery at expected fill rates
• Work with the Master Scheduler & Planner Supervisor to improve administrative process of ordering material from internal and external suppliers
• Comply with supplier requirements regarding lead times, multiple order quantities, as called out in established logistics agreements.
• Participate in the analysis review of ABC inventory classifications, obsolescence evaluations, and product changes to optimize inventory levels
• Communicate with the distribution operations regarding inbound material
• Develop and produce reports as required for key performance indicators of supplier delivery, supplier ppm, and SCIP (Supplier Continuous Improvement Process)
• Scheduling and planning for manufacturing parts/kits

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years minimum experience in purchasing and supply processes/systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong technical knowledge of ERP systems applications desired
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• APICS Certification preferred
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 10%)

• Negotiation skills
• Well organized
• Communicate clearly and professionally through oral and written media
• Customer minded
• Good time management skills with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize competing demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel by car and/or aircraft without assistance.

Must be capable of using conventional communication devices.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.