JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The Material Planner will be responsible for managing reviewing MRP, the placement and follow-up of purchase orders for assigned raw materials as well as traded goods.
This includes assisting Strategic Buyers/Commodity Managers as aligned with development of category strategies, supplier relationship management & vendor rating, as well as in alignment with internal stakeholders which take into account the goals and requirements of the business.
The Material Planner will support MRP analysis and master data maintenance based on forecast and consumption history and provide support to the business in an effort to achieve the ideal balance of quality, stock level management and cost for new and existing business.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Assist Sourcing Manager & Sourcing Team with annual department and company objectives on a local & global basis and support implementation of the same.
2. Follow up and execute purchase orders against established supplier agreements or designated vendors on materials as assigned by Head of Sourcing.
3. Help to manage raw mat management - & also ensure that PO’s are properly allocated to contracts as applicable.
4. Collaborate with BU and Customer Service on traded goods from internal Dohler sites or 3rd party vendors. As well as work with freight forwarders regarding shipment of the goods.
5. Process GRAs (Return Goods Authorizations) to vendors & Manage Q notifications in SAP
6. Contact vendors concerning purchases and/or information pertinent to operations.
7. Advise production and planning of any changes concerning material availability.
8. Keep abreast of supply conditions and advises Head of Sourcing/Head of Planning of any changes or shortages.
9. Support other internal functions for projects related to inventory management as assigned .
10. Identify invoice problems and work to resolution with support from accounting as assigned.
11. Responsible for maintaining accurate master data as applicable to material planning.
12. Subject matter of SAP
KPIs
Drive Cost Savings / Inventory Management (days of stock) and all Sourcing KPI initiatives
Assist in the identification and execution of strategies.
Support root cause analysis for supplier performance issues, drive corrective actions and issue resolution via established global processes.
Provide first line of communication with assigned suppliers and internal stakeholders pertaining to PO placement
Provide analysis for continuous improvement initiatives master data and SAP clean up.
Review reports on master data as well as days on hand of raw materials.
Work closely with the internal clients and suppliers to reduce risks associated with materials and services
Competencies
1. Team Player - respect & patience
2. Organization & Focus
3. Attention to Detail
4. Quality orientation
5. Strategic Thinking
6. Communication Proficiency
7. Initiative & Positive attitude
8. Continuous Improvement
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional, on-site office environment the majority of the time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. This position is occasionally exposed to loud, wet, warm, humid and cold temperatures.
Physical Demands
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary on occasion depending on work load.
Travel
No more than 10%
Required Qualifications
1. Associates degree
2. 3 years’ experience in purchasing & negotiations
3. SAP experience
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree
Safety/ Food Safety:
Döhler USA, Inc. is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. It is the duty of all employees to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. It is also the responsibility of management to do so.
Employee should comply with all policies and procedures, including safety, food safety/security and GMPs.
Employee should report any unsafe conditions immediately to supervisor or designated party.
AAP/EEO Statement
Döhler USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Döhler USA, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $61,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person