What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATERIAL PLANNER position at The Ideal Group?
Job Description
We are looking for a confident, computer-savvy addition to our Indirect Materials team here in Fairfax, KS. This position is full time and in person. The ideal candidate will be familiar with situations with a sense of urgency - a necessity in the supply chain industry. The MRP Planner handles a high volume of independent work, so time management, follow-up, and prioritizing will be necessary. Strong problem-solving abilities and on-the-fly decision-making are needed to be successful in this role.We are a small team and are in constant communication with each other to complete projects and long-term goals. Being able to contribute to the individual role and to the team's overall mission is very important.
Description/Requirements:
- Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
- Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP systems
- Advanced Excel skills – specifically VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables
- Purchasing or inventory management background
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and the customer
- Knowledge, skill, and experience related to working with computers and a variety of computer systems/programs. Knowledge of the following is preferred: SAP, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Skill in evaluating data, looking for trends, determining the appropriate course of action, and gaining acceptance of recommendations.
- Ability to follow directives faithfully and work without close supervision.
- Understands urgency and reacts accordingly
- Organizational and follow-up skills
Benefit Information
The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire. Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility.
EEOC Statement
Ideal Setech, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.