Raw Material Planner

Description

The Raw Materials Planner performs all duties related to raw materials planning and purchase order entry. Interacts with suppliers, both foreign and domestic, to maintain pricing and delivery scheduling. Works within the team to understand current inventory and customer order outlook. Analyzes and evaluates trends for better purchasing decisions to reduce the overall cost and for better purchasing decisions.  Manages the performance of suppliers and drives continuous improvement of raw materials consumption. 

WORK   BACKGROUND

•  3-5 years in Manufacturing related experience

Requirements

ESSENTIAL   FUNCTIONS/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• - Monitors and manages FIFO/ KANBAN processes for raw material supply to production.
• - Maintains inventory control of raw materials to include mid-month and month-end reporting.
• - Investigate new suppliers of current materials and obtain quotes for analysis.
• - Continuously explore new opportunities to drive cost savings through vendors.
• - Communicates internally with Sales and Planning to forecast and schedule open orders.
• - Performs analysis on utilization and waste factors of raw materials.
• - Enter Purchase Orders, then submit to vendors.
• - Enter and track product issues and follow up with supplier corrective actions.
• - Be available for on call support if needed (nights and weekends).
• - Support other resources as needed and must be comfortable with giving direction to colleagues.
• - All other duties as assigned.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to positively affect   peer-to-peer interactions, manage upward, and relate to hourly personnel
• Proactive approach to foresee issues and implement corrective measure   to prevent disruption to production
• Frugal mindset to evaluate all purchasing processes to find the best   solution for the company’s bottom line

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong ability to analyze data, recognize trends, and summarize   findings into concise reports to drive stakeholder decisions
• Working knowledge of general inventory control, FIFO, and KANBAN   principles.
•  Excellent computer skills and familiarity with most common software   packages, to include Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity of importing materials and dealing with custom clearance   as well as broker’s agencies.
• Experience with continuous production operations preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. This position requires working in a variety of settings to include, but not limited to outdoors, office, warehouse, and manufacturing floor.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to   successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires   frequent lifting and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or move up to 25 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under   extreme temperatures. The position requires worker to ascend/descend six   flights of stairs unassisted. Specific   vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

__10____% Travel is expected for this   position.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Minimum of 3 year (s) of   factory related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• BA or BS degree in Supply chain, Business or related field
• Leadership experience (3 years) in manufacturing environment desired.

TRAINING 

• KANBAN/FIFO/Inventory Management 
• Forklift certification a plus
• Attend and complete role specific training

BENEFITS

• 401K (4% match 3% annual discretionary contribution)
• Benefits Day 1 (no waiting period)
• Free onsite clinic
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Vacation