Position OverviewThe Sr. Associate, Materials Planning primary focus is managing raw materials, work-in -process, establishing and managing the material requirements planning process; managing item/material master data and processes; and working closely with manufacturing and procurement to execute materials planning and purchase order generation.
Job DescriptionResponsibilities:
- Manage and optimize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, components, and starting materials for intermediate and finished product manufacturing, aligned with the production plan.
- Continuously monitor MRP, generate purchase requisitions, and manage orders with suppliers and other facilities as needed.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse Operations and Quality teams to ensure a robust inventory management and material requirement planning program is developed and sustained.
- Promptly identify, escalate, and resolve material related issues to manage material availability risks.
- Monitor and report slow moving, expiring and obsolete inventory to formulate a plant for handling and management.
- Develop, monitor, and report appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)s
- Identify and implement continuous improvement ideas and plans to reduce waste and increase customer level service.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to meet team and organizational goals.
Travel: Travel required (up to 10%)
Education and Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (business management or related field; specialization in Supply Chain management, industrial engineering and/or logistics a plus) with 3+ years of experience; OR associate's degree with 4+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing; OR a high school diploma with 6+ years of experience.
- APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred.
Professional Qualifications:
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applications.
- Working knowledge with MRP systems, SAP experience preferred.
- Shown/Proven ability to influence change management and experience managing multiple competing priorities.
- Experience in problem-solving and critical thinking that leads with data, seeks subject matter expertise and is considerate of others point-of-view.
- Ability to identify areas of opportunity and devise and implement measures to mitigate issues.
Salary and Benefits:
$72,000 - $94,000 depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
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