Material Planner [ASCM CPIM preferred]

Veolia Environnement SA•New Philadelphia, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Materials Planner, your primary responsibility will be to plan, schedule, and manage the efficient raw material and finished goods strategy for your assigned manufacturing area. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and control systems related to production and inventory. Ensure material alignment and stocking strategy according to the Demand Plan. Work cross functionally with Supply Chain to effectively implement the S&OP process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related major (or High School diploma with at least 8 years of planning or related supply chain work experience)
At least 5 years or more of planning or relevant supply chain work experience
Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures
Ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate spreadsheet or large datasets
Experience with ERP systems and ERP planning modules, such as SAP/MRP
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Strong regard for product quality and safety standards

Nice To Haves

ASCM CPIM - Certified in production and inventory planning

Responsibilities

Sets priorities independently to support manufacturing operations through activities such as planning to maintain adequate inventories, monitoring work in progress, management of finished goods inventories, and varied assistance to manufacturing and field service.
Responsible for problem solving and resolution involving manufacturing process control, forecasting, scheduling conflicts/disruptions, raw material quality/shortages, finished goods stocking levels, delivery performance, obsolescence management, and similar systemic and special case problems.
Leads continuous improvement projects in assigned production areas, while working independently with limited supervision.
Uses materials requirements planning (MRP) system to maintain proper supply/ demand alignment by expediting, delaying, or canceling purchase orders directly with suppliers.
Reports and improves key performance indicators for planning and manufacturing operations.
Responsible for appropriate documentation and maintaining information in appropriate systems.
New product introduction, change orders, and life cycle management planning support.