Inventory Planner

Summary

Responsible for the daily material requirements for the operation of the production lines. Able to maintain direct and indirect material inventory levels, ordering, receiving and of parts and supplies while ensuring the safety of our people, workplace and environment and meeting all company, legal and other requirements.

Responsibilities

• Count and reconcile daily inventory, primarily, raw materials and indirect materials.
• Monitor and track raw material usage.
• Receive, reconcile and confirm daily orders.
• Communicate, coordinate, and build strong relationships with suppliers/vendors at varying points throughout the day
• Report to management/supervision daily out of stock items/materials
• Review, monitor, and address inventory levels to minimize potential out of stock risk to departments.
• Create Purchase Requisitions in SAP for direct and indirect materials, including but not limited to: bottles, cans, wraps, labels, closures, syrup/concentrate, glue, pallet tags, ink, pallets, stretch film, CO2 tanks etc.
• Maintain Purchase Order Log in Excel.
• Generate Purchase Orders and phone ordering of materials from Vendors/Suppliers/OEM.
• Issue Request for Quotes (RFQ) to determine best price and delivery for materials and services.
• Prepare and file reports.
• Coordinate and Assist in inventory counts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-year Inventory Control experience.
• Preferred - minimum of 2-year Purchase Agent/Buyer experience
• Background knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Strong MSWord & Excel skills required
• Must have strong background in inventory control, planning and coordinating.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 45lbs.