Material Planner I

Job ID
133998
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Livonia, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Material Planner I for a contract opportunity with our client in Livonia, Michigan.

Overview

The Material Planner I will work with suppliers and operations to deliver the right material at the correct quantity and at the right time to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure continuous production by utilizing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems material and production requirements, with a focus on forecast and dependent demand.
  • Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to ensure they receive planning generated purchase orders or releases, as well as forecasts.
  • Escalate and resolve any issues or discrepancies found during the planning process to the appropriate cross-functional team members.
  • Effectively manage material requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and forecast changes.
  • Work closely with the operations team to ensure any changes in the schedule are covered and can be achieved.
  • Participate in program end of life balance out meetings.
  • Follow up and track the delivery of material to meet the schedule.
  • Analyze expedited requests as needed.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supply chain experience.
  • Preferred: Associates degree.

Requirements

  • Ability to be effective in a fast paced, dynamic team environment, handling multiple tasks.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Office Word, Excel (advanced formulas, pivots, if/ then), Outlook.

Preferred Requirements

  • Basic understanding of how a supply chain flows from the suppliers supplier to our customers customer as well as general business practices.
  • Proven ability to solve complex issues by triaging for short term recovery as well as identifying root cause.
  • Solid understanding of materials flow and inventory triggers.
  • Self-starter who seeks out ways to improve processes before being asked.
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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