Material Planner

Takeda • Brooklyn Park, MN

4d

About The Position

As a Material Planner, you will be responsible for administration of procurement activities and day to day supplier management for assigned commodities and products. You will make, manage, and execute buying decisions to ensure uninterrupted product flow. Coordinate product availability information externally and internally to ensure that all deliverable dates are met to reach facility service-level goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or closely related field and 3+ years Procurement experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge and experience in purchasing principles.
• Experience preparing & implementing policies, systems & procedures.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with multiple projects and products.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and team building skills.
• General knowledge of GAAP/SOX and an understanding of internal accounting controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• ERP system knowledge - SAP preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical industry a plus.
• Purchasing certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communications internally and externally to surface and resolve issues, which can impact operating efficiencies.
• Make buying decisions from various suppliers.
• Analyze and manage appropriate reports such as - supplier performance reports, MRP exception reports and open P.O. reports to ensure on-time material availability and proper inventory levels.
• Investigate and review all material quality complaints and problems, both internal and external, and forward correspondence to appropriate personnel.
• Analyze excess and obsolete material and initiate disposition via various channels, both internal and external.
• Initiate projects that eliminate non-value-added activities, increase quality and service, and reduce costs.
• Closely monitor commodity market trends and take advantage of cost reduction, quality improvement and service improvement opportunities.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of suppliers, industries, technologies and manufacturing processes and purchasing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing and associated materials management systems.
• Develop skills and obtain knowledge in negotiation, and contract terms and conditions.
• Complete mandatory training within required timeframe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
• U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level