Material Planner

Position Description:

Material Planner Analyze production plans Order materials from suppliers to support production Manage troubled suppliers Work with Purchasing and Quality Assurance on supplier delivery and quality issues Maintain inventory accuracy (cycle counts) Engage in new program launches Communicate with Transportation on carrier issues Track delivery of material from suppliers Manage premium freight of incoming material Manage supermarket organization Maintain MP system parameters

Skills Required:

Knowledge of basic math. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex. Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. 1) Inbound premium target 2) Zero supply shortages to production departments 3) Minimize program obsolescence 4) Perform cycle counts for accuracy

Skills Preferred:

N/A

Experience Required:

1 - 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience Preferred:

0

Education Required:

High school graduate or equivalent training, plus training such as that acquired in the first year of college, technical or business school. Bachelor's degree preferred.