Material Planner - Onsite, ERP & Supplier Management

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Job Title: Material Planner

Location: Sidney, Ohio (onsite)

About Us

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Job Overview

Reporting to the Materials Manager, the Material Planner is responsible for the procurement of goods and/or raw materials. Supports cost down initiatives, payment terms and supplier contracts. Ensure no delays to production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and/or raw materials as assigned, including order placement and follow up.
• Negotiate lead times with vendors and resolves daily supplier issues.
• Expedite orders to ensure no delays to production, attends daily production shortage meetings.
• Reviews material quantities and dates required determining accurate start and completion dates and communicates any issues to management.
• Supports and participates in business improvements including Lean and 5S activities as required.
• Plan and place material purchase orders to ensure that material flow to the plant is in line with the customer demand/company plan (MPS/MRP), with the use of schedules, consignment stock, kanban, and other order systems as required.
• Investigation and approval of Supplier Invoice Issues.
• Actively manage Supplier Delivery performance through the use of KPI's and routine performance reviews with critical suppliers.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.

• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• 1+ year suppliers follow up and execution ownership.
• 1+ year basic Excel proficiency (not advanced formulas)
• 1+ year ERP experience: SAP or Oracle

• Proven materials management and purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of hitting inventory reduction targets and project implementation.
• Experience of scheduling, MRP, MPS and consignment stocking.
• Demonstrative proactive approach and initiative in problem solving.
• Ability to communicate and interface diplomatically and effectively with all levels of the organization, external suppliers etc.
• Able to work on own initiative and as member of small team.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle or preferably SAP
• Purchasing or Material Certifications and/or membership
• Procurement for assembly manufacturing or distribution experience.

• Full-time, Onsite