Material Planner
About The Position
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety. INFICON is headquartered in Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and China, as well as subsidiaries in China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or industrial engineering is preferred.
- 4+ years in material planning, inventory management, procurement, or related roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, effective communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Understanding of material requirement planning (MRP), Lean Six Sigma principles, and manufacturing processes.
Nice To Haves
- SAP experience is greatly preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing materials for production to ensure timely availability and prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Monitoring production schedules and inventory levels to align material supply with demand.
- Coordinating with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
- Forecasting future material requirements based on production plans and customer demand.
- Maintaining accurate records in ERP or material management systems such as SAP.
- Performing data analysis to identify potential shortages, optimize inventory, and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborating with production, logistics, and quality assurance teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Managing inter-warehouse transfers and validating inventory accuracy.
- Negotiating with suppliers and monitoring costs to maintain budget efficiency.
Benefits
- INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.
- INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally.
- Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
