material planner/ buyer.

- Work cross-functionally to deliver product launches on time and within budget- Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements for new product projects- From the approved supplier list, recommend and select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries- Responsible for the on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning- Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning and other key inputs into the PFEP (Product Family Evaluation Process)- Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for assigned parts- Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers- Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes and corrective actions- Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers- Analyze and select parts for Kanban and supplier replenishment systems- May lead and direct others to accomplish desired organizational objectives- Expedite deliveries to meet and exceed scheduled critical requirements- Maintain material plan at the time fence to ensure continuity of supply- Coordinate with production planners for solutions when parts cannot be delivered as promised- Maintain and continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate to Procurement when issues occur- Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and accounting- Analyze material and capacity availability to provide customer promise dates for sales orders- Maintain item master lead time information based on process improvements, current constraints, total current demand by product family, and priority information- Manage internal and supplier-owned/vendor-managed inventory (SOMI/VMI) material and parameters to meet schedules- Interface with required functional groups to resolve challenging delivery requirements- Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to suppliers- Review open requirements, monitor vendor performance, and expedite where necessary; ensure problems relating to delivery, quality, or pricing are promptly conveyed to the supplier and resolved in a timely manner- Identify and implement cost reduction/productivity projects to meet corporate initiatives and goals; maintain pipeline and financial records for reporting and tracking productivity

1-4 years

- MAPICS and Windchill experience - APICS (CPIM) or equivalent certification - Experience in Project Management

- Bachelors Degree Required; 10+ Years of experience can serve in place of degree - 4 or more years of planner/buyer experience in a manufacturing environment- Considerable knowledge of industry-related supply base- Skilled in production and supplier scheduling- Knowledgeable of supplier processes and capabilities- Working knowledge of BOM structures- Able to provide direction and training to peers as needed- Computer proficient with ERP and Microsoft Office applications- Basic mathematical skills- Experience with rate-based or flow line (non-MRP) and job shop manufacturing environments- Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP, and lean manufacturing processes- Experience with visual management systems- Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing throughout the day- Requires occasional lifting of objects less than 25 pounds as well as occasional lifting of objects 25 to 50 pounds- Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles- Requires use of protective clothing

Bachelors