Material Planner

Level: Experienced

Location:

Mt Juliet - Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
None
Job Category:
Purchasing - Procurement

Responsible for planning and purchase of materials, components and/or services consistent with the specified levels of quality, delivery, price and total cost, exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action in performing these duties. Manages approved supplier performance on a day-to-day basis, insuring that price, quantity and timing meet or exceed Sunrise requirements. Analyzes demand on assigned part numbers and adjusts ordering frequency or process to insure appropriate stocking levels at the lowest total cost.

• Maintains commodity responsibility from receipt of requisition, placement of order, order changes, receipt of goods, acceptance of goods, and disposition of discrepant goods, through consumption of goods during material or product life cycle.
• Ongoing analysis of material usage, trends and lead-times to support forecasted and actual demand. Adjust orders and/or optimize Kanban flow to avoid material shortages or overstock/obsolescence.
• Expedites delivery of critical materials as required.
• Performs required purchasing tasks to procure assigned components, materials, supplies, equipment and services required for operation of business at agreed upon price.
• Works with the Commodity Manager to obtain and evaluate quotations, and assist in supplier negotiations and contract development as required for material and service agreements. Works directly with supplier to insure that standard pricing is maintained or improved.
• Works with cross-functional teams on projects and issues related to development of new products, new suppliers or technologies and to reduce the material and processing costs of targeted assemblies, products, commodities, or support of projects.
• Serves as liaison between appropriate company personnel and supplier representatives to ensure suppliers are equipped with the needed tools, materials, and specifications to obtain valid quotations or solutions to problems.
• Drives continuous improvement through optimization of on-hand inventories, insuring supplier accountability and innovation of more efficient ordering and/or communication processes with vendors.
• Reviews AP Exception report; identifies and resolves invoice vs. purchase order discrepancies and purchase orders that need receipts.
• May work on special projects/assignments upon request.
• Keep inventories at target levels and avoid out-of-stock situations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• 3 years’ experience in planning and purchasing components or commodities in support of a complex manufacturing operation and knowledge and experience in Purchasing Law, long term agreements and contracts.
• Advanced user level experience with MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated familiarity with Kanban, SIOP/S&OP forecasting planning and management processes preferred.
• Receipt of NACM Certification as Purchasing Manager (CPM) or APICS Certification in Production Inventory Management (CPIM) desirable.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of good purchasing practices and policies, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), purchasing and contract law and negotiation skills.
• Practical experience with, and understanding of JD Edwards ERP/MRP material planning systems, or similar system preferred.
• Regular, onsite attendance at the production is required. Must be able to work overtime as required.

• Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Strategic Thinking – Analyzing our competitive position by considering the market and industry trends, our existing and potential customers, and our strengths and weaknesses as compared to competitors.
• Results Orientation – Focusing on the desired end result of one’s own or one’s…