What you will get to do:

• Responsible for using parameters to drive inventory at a target level defined by part and by role within manufacturing unit (safety stock, planner codes, lead times, etc.)
• Responsible for multiple suppliers and components across multiple commodities.
• Purchases inventory by placing purchase orders and/or releases for blanket purchase orders.
• Coordinates incoming material with supplier base to ensure that material is available to meet manufacturing needs while keeping inventory on hand at minimum levels.
• Communicates with suppliers on an ongoing basis.
• Expedites inventory as needed.
• Monitors inventory levels, supplier delays, demand changes, etc. against the incoming supply of material and manages exceptions.
• Escalates to Materials Manager or Purchasing as required.
• Identifies supply solutions to meet demand inputs to achieve the highest level of service at the lowest possible cost.
• Reviews current inventory, reviews prior usage, and anticipates demand.
• Resolves inventory issues, cycle counts inventory, and engages in corrective action regarding inventory variances.
• Coordinates and communicates with other Planners to ensure on-time deliveries to the customer.
• Key purchasing contact for supplier performance and issue resolution.
• Interprets and analyzes MRP requests and capacity issues.
• Determines and prepares production schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and/or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications/schedules and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Coordinates with Corporate Planning to ensure company-wide capacity, logistics, and service objectives are met.
• Plans and schedules workflow of each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and teams.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or equivalent. Relevant professional certification desired.
• Five years of progressive experience with inventory, planning, purchasing, oo logistics management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts at various levels.
• Strong organizational skills to establish priorities, identify and set goals, meet deadlines, etc.
• Demonstrated good problem-solving and negotiation skills to perform job duties independently and make decisions that meet company goals and objectives.
• Ability to work on assignments that are broad in nature, involving a high degree of originality and ingenuity.
• Proficiency with tools/equipment related to the job (e.g.; advanced Microsoft Excel formulas.).
• Must have the current and continuing right to work in the United States without restrictions or expirations.