Responsibilities:
- Establish goals and direction for planning and buyer activities within the organization
- Optimize material plans to the organization through developing, planning and implementing the master schedule
- Determine and apply appropriate optimization methodologies to inventory using advanced planning tools
- Enhance the current processes through the use of data
- Manage/Lead Material Planners and Buyers providing continuous feedback and development
- Provide input to business strategies
- Ensure inventory and goals are met and drive the results
Qualifications and Experience:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials and Logistics, Operations Management or Engineering from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory management and production control in a manufacturing environment; production planning, inventory management principles and practices and procurement
- Previous management experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proficient project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally
- Proficient in ERP system management
- Proficient Microsoft Office Applications
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Other:
- Physical Requirements: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate, typical of an office environment.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability
