Material Planning Analyst

The Step2 Company, LLC•Streetsboro, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Planning Analyst procures purchased components and serves as the central point of contact in support of the Supply Chain Strategy with a focus on interpreting data, spotting trends and triggers for use in decision making. This role is the materials planning SME for assigned commodities (domestic and international Direct Materials and Indirect/MRO), ensuring on-time supplier deliveries to support production and analyzing supplier pricing and market data to inform sourcing and purchasing decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study (Supply Chain, Business) and/or two to five years of professional material planning and/or purchasing experience
Experience in both domestic and international planning and logistics
Capable of demonstrating proficiency with spreadsheets
Effective problem-solving capabilities including the ability to frame the context of a problem and recommend a solution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Dynamic collaborator who can succeed and grow in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Microsoft Office Applications
Ability to track and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage international and domestic supplier purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring on time receipt to support production schedules and minimize line-down risk; includes end-to-end procurement of Indirect and MRO materials such as maintenance supplies, spare parts, safety items, and facility consumables
Optimize and manage MRP parameters in Oracle ERP system to optimize buying/planning process.
Plan and track international container shipments across all transit modes including port, ocean, and rail, while collaborating with Logistics to enhance inbound transportation efficiencies and freight cost management
Calculate landed and total cost via sourcing analysis; analyze material sourcing activities and prepare cost models and spend analysis to support cost-effective procurement strategies, ensure supply continuity, and inform sourcing decisions.
Develop, maintain & optimize inventory strategy for assigned categories.
Build/Maintain supplier relationships acting as the key liaison for all supplier matters.
Analyzes material sourcing activities to support cost effective procurement strategies and ensure supply continuity.
Supports sourcing initiatives by preparing cost models and spend analysis
Participate and manage assigned ECNs with external supplier base.
Support Procurement Leadership Team with analytical data for various projects including vendor management and strategy creation, implementation, and periodic supplier business reviews.
Serve as a backup for other positions within the Material Planning group.
Work with the quality department to drive corrective action with suppliers making sure they are being held accountable.
Collaborate with Logistics to enhance inbound transportation efficiencies.
Drive continuous improvement through root cause identification and corrective action management.
Ability to travel up to 5-10%.
Other projects and tasks may be assigned, as needed.