We are hiring a Material Planner to schedule and coordinates the efficient distribution of products to satisfy customer demand. Analyzes and revises shipment plans as required. Works with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and accuracy of shipment records. Determines reorder points and ensures that sufficient levels of inventory are maintained. Analyzes actual product demand, trends, and forecasts, and adjusts inventory plans accordingly. Applies and implements lean practices to manage material and scheduling customer orders for least total product cost.
What You Will Be Doing
- Analyzes material requirements for raw and purchased material to complete production orders. Plans the sequenced production and delivery of parts from internal and external suppliers.
- Coordinates and expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between suppliers and/or departments, according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities.
- Assists management in resolving external and internal supply chain related issues. Manages Lean improvement projects within the plant supply chain.
- Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records for tracking production operations. Maintains product coding and material master records. Analyzes and dispositions slow moving inventory. Applies and implements lean practices to managing material and scheduling customer orders for least total product cost. Tracks and implements product changes using PCN, ER, ENC tools. Processes material rejects.
Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:
- Safeguard assets from theft and misuse.
- Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud.
- Comply with business ethics, applicable laws, and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
- Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records
Who You Are:
- Understands and can apply lean techniques and practices to manufacturing operations environment.
- Manage and implementation of technical and lean solutions in the internal and external supply chain.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision.
- Manage and implementation of technical and lean solutions in the internal and external supply chain.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent, willing to pursue training and education.
- Certified through APICS or supply chain management is a plus.
- +3 years of experience in materials management, scheduling coordinator, manufacturing experience or related.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- High degree of interpersonal skills required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required with all levels, including plant manager, superintendents, team supervisors, production people, and various support staff.
- Able to integrate new software tools and applications with lean practices to provide a scheduling solution for internal and external customers.
- Can apply and use SAP, and legacy systems tools to provide scheduling and planning solutions for internal and external production operations.
- Understands and can apply lean techniques and practices to manufacturing operations environment.
- Leadership Skills
- Business Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Decision Making
- Planning and Organizing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Displaying Steelcase Values
- Communication Skills
- Personal Attributes:
- Intellectual Capacity
- Valuing Diversity & Inclusion
- Initiative
- Motivational fit
Why People Choose to Work With Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Who We Are:
Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more.
We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions - accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
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