Materials Planner
Core
Coordinate procurement activities, monitor material availability, and support inventory objectives for assigned materials to ensure right materials are available at the right time for manufacturing operations.
Role type
Materials Planner
Builds
Material flow to meet operational needs for manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Procurement execution, Purchase order management, Inventory monitoring, Supplier issue resolution, Forecast alignment, Freight approval, Routing guide distribution, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing knowledge, ISO 9001:2000 standards, Optimize system experience, Inventory planning metrics
Technologies
Optimize, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Place and maintain purchase orders in Optimize according to forecast requirements, Review Optimize shortage reports and monitor inventory value and turns, Address supplier issues, discrepancies, and escalations, Approve premium freight when needed to protect service and production, Distribute routing guide updates to vendors, Support SOI project implementation with the MKE procurement team
Seniority
Individual Contributor