Material Planning Specialist I

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

2d•$64,000 - $87,500

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!      Where You Will Work   In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   What You Will Do Responsible for proactively compiling, monitoring and managing Collaborative Planning report to ensure adequate stocking levels / recognize shortages and deficiencies, in support of customers in maintenance, planning and operations. Receive and review a wide variety of requisitions. May support one or more specialized areas requiring an increased depth of knowledge. Responsible for communicating/expediting urgent customer requirements from maintenance, planning and operations to GSC Shared Services and working in the GSC Shared Services Model. Obtain quotes from key suppliers using parts information from customers in maintenance, planning and operations, monitor supplier performance, and lead supplier evaluations. Interview vendors to obtain information concerning product/service, price, availability and delivery date. Collaborate with assigned customer departments in maintenance, planning and operations to ensure needs are understood, documented, validated and requirements are met. Discuss defects with quality control/inspection personnel to determine source of defect and initiate corrective action. Analyzes data to perform root cause analysis on issues that impact inventory performance and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Review bid proposals from vendors and recommend or enter into contracts within limits of delegated authority. Communicate master data changes and additions (MARS) to appropriate groups such as BOM, equipment and material master data on behalf of customers in maintenance, planning and operations. Maintain records of purchased items, cost, delivery, performance and inventory and approve bills for payments within limits of delegated authority. Ensure adherence to General Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial laws (SEC), Company policies, internal controls (SOX) and Principles of Business Conduct (PBC) etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field, OR
High School Diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in Microsoft Applications, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with SAP
Comfortable with public speaking and presenting data to large groups.
Organizing data and communicating with vendors/suppliers.

Responsibilities

Responsible for proactively compiling, monitoring and managing Collaborative Planning report to ensure adequate stocking levels / recognize shortages and deficiencies, in support of customers in maintenance, planning and operations.
Receive and review a wide variety of requisitions.
May support one or more specialized areas requiring an increased depth of knowledge.
Responsible for communicating/expediting urgent customer requirements from maintenance, planning and operations to GSC Shared Services and working in the GSC Shared Services Model.
Obtain quotes from key suppliers using parts information from customers in maintenance, planning and operations, monitor supplier performance, and lead supplier evaluations.
Interview vendors to obtain information concerning product/service, price, availability and delivery date.
Collaborate with assigned customer departments in maintenance, planning and operations to ensure needs are understood, documented, validated and requirements are met.
Discuss defects with quality control/inspection personnel to determine source of defect and initiate corrective action.
Analyzes data to perform root cause analysis on issues that impact inventory performance and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Review bid proposals from vendors and recommend or enter into contracts within limits of delegated authority.
Communicate master data changes and additions (MARS) to appropriate groups such as BOM, equipment and material master data on behalf of customers in maintenance, planning and operations.
Maintain records of purchased items, cost, delivery, performance and inventory and approve bills for payments within limits of delegated authority.
Ensure adherence to General Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial laws (SEC), Company policies, internal controls (SOX) and Principles of Business Conduct (PBC) etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.