Material Planner I SCM Materials Buyer/Planner

GlobalEdge

  • Watertown, WI
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully interface with all levels within the organization* Intermediate to advanced operational level for Microsoft Office products* Strong organizational and time management skills* Knowledge/experience with Continuous Improvement Lean, Six Sigma tools Primary Skills Preferred. Seeking Material Buyer/Planner to plan, develop and manage the administration of procurement activities for specific commodities and sub-commodities as well as schedule assigned production lines to satisfy customer needs through forecast and material planning.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWatertown, WI

    Description

    Position Description

    Seeking Material Buyer/Planner to plan, develop and manage the administration of procurement activities for specific commodities and sub-commodities as well as schedule assigned production lines to satisfy customer needs through forecast and material planning. This is a full-time contract position with benefits.

    Responsibilities:
    * Manage and develop suppliers to ensure optimal quality, deliver and lowest landed-cost in accordance with Divisional, Operational and Corporate policies and objectives.
    * Develop and maintain on-going supplier relationships.
    * Analyze and evaluate procurement policies, systems technology and practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
    * Prepare data and reports as required pertaining to on-time delivery, supplier performance, usage/spend, and shortage.
    * Recommend continuous improvement in cost reduction, quality and delivery.
    * Supports engineering, production, accounting and quality with any projects or problems such as processing ECOs, expediting floor stock as needed, conducting month end close, and communicating customer/supplier needs.
    * Interprets and monitors adherence to functional and corporate policies and procedures.
    * Enforces legal and regulatory requirements impartially to all government and commercial contracting laws and regulations.
    * Reviews delivery requirements and expedites when necessary.
    * Analyzes material requirements and inventory in order to maintain on-time delivery and targeted inventory levels.
    * Analyzes key inventory control measures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and follows through with implementing solutions.

    Initial Duration: 12 months

    Primary Skills Required

    * Excellent communication skills and the ability to successfully interface with all levels within the organization* Intermediate to advanced operational level for Microsoft Office products* Strong organizational and time management skills* Knowledge/experience with Continuous Improvement Lean, Six Sigma tools

    Primary Skills Preferred

    * Supply chain function experience in a manufacturing environment* Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) knowledge and MFG/Pro (or other ERP system) experience

    Education Required

    BBA / BS Degree from an accredited institution or minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience

    Education Preferred

    See Position Description

    Work Experience Required

    Minimum of 3 years working experience in a supply chain function (customer service/buying/planning role)

    Work Experience Preferred

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