Materials Planner

Description Job Requirements Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. We have an immediate opening for a Material Planner [SIOP] at our aerospace location in Phoenix, AZ. The primary focus of this role is to manage the flow of materials and inventory, forecast demand, identifying potential shortages, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely and adequate supply for production Duties & responsibilities include: Collaborate with Operations to set planned ship dates and monitor performance to plan Work material release plans to support MRP and customer schedules Work with operations to identify constraint operations to optimize material flow Ensure material flow to achieve quality, delivery targets, and overall value stream health Interface with various business functions such as Operations, Engineering, Quality, Customer Support, Finance and HR to achieve cell goals and company’s objectives Utilize SAP to track material and record operation commits dates Work with procurement to understand raw material impacts and develop mitigation plans Track and monitor inventory that have excessive days in production Maintenance of safety stocks and kanban’s Manage excess, obsolescence & general inventory activities & reporting to ensure targets are met and improvements are made Attend daily production meetings and other ad hoc meetings as dictated by Operations or Program Management Work Experience The ideal candidate will have the following combination of education & experience: Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years’ experience or 5-7 years’ experience in material planning in lieu of degree High intermediate experience in SAP Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work and interact within all levels of the organization. Exercise independent judgment regarding resolution of problems and interaction with other departments Problem solving and analytical skills to review and compare data to identify inconsistencies and determine priorities Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments Planning, organizing and managing time to handle multiple assignments concurrently Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Due to the nature of the work, you must be a US Citizen Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement. Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work. Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures. Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early. Typical 40 hours weeks plus lunch / core (required) hours / General shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations. 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. FT- 40 hours per week, 100% Onsite, Phoenix AZ Exempt salary range: $64K to $69K DOE Benefits begin on day one: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 100% Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Quest Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA