What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at Allied OneSource?
Join Our Team as a Material Planner and Drive Excellence in Supply Chain Operations!
Are you passionate about optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring seamless production flow? We’re seeking a dynamic Material Planner to oversee crucial procurement and inventory activities within our manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll manage supplier relationships, coordinate logistics, and support our just-in-time production to meet customer demands with precision and efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining high standards of delivery performance and material reliability, making a tangible impact on our success.
Required Skills
Are you passionate about optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring seamless production flow? We’re seeking a dynamic Material Planner to oversee crucial procurement and inventory activities within our manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll manage supplier relationships, coordinate logistics, and support our just-in-time production to meet customer demands with precision and efficiency. Your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining high standards of delivery performance and material reliability, making a tangible impact on our success.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in materials planning or control, preferably in automotive manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate inventory levels and planning data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access) and ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proven expediting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, JIT environment
- Professional certifications such as CPIM, CPM, or APICS are a plus
- Import/export and trade compliance knowledge
- Experience with logistics management systems and transportation coordination
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related disciplines
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, especially within automotive manufacturing settings
- Certification in supply chain management
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
- Must be able to handle confidential information discretely
- Capable of extended computer-based work and physical movement within the facility
- Knowledge of trade compliance and international shipping processes is advantageous