Materials Planner

Voyant Beauty•Toronto, ON

About The Position

The Material Planner is responsible for accurately forecasting material needs and collaborating with suppliers, overseeing inventory levels, and adjusting production schedules to optimize resources effectively. Orders and/or releases materials consistent with JDE, MRP, and Supply and Demand. Strives to maintain company inventory goals.

Requirements

1-3 years must be proficient using MS Office with emphasis on MS Excel. (Preferred)
1-3 years must have effective verbal and written communication skills. (Preferred)
Knowledge of purchase order systems, accounts payable processes, and resolving credit hold issues or payment discrepancies. (Medium proficiency)
Understanding of purchasing, inventory control, and procurement practices, including pricing strategies and cost-saving measures. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to manage multiple suppliers, maintain accurate price files, and ensure inventory levels are optimal without overstocking or obsolescence. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to make quick and accurate purchasing decisions to ensure the right material is available at the right time in the right quantities. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to adapt purchasing strategies in response to changing supply demands, inventory needs, or supplier issues. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to closely monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing plans accordingly, minimizing obsolete materials. (Medium proficiency)

Nice To Haves

High School (Preferred)
Associate's Degree (Preferred)
significant experience required in discipline (Preferred)
1-3 years in packaging and chemicals. (Preferred)
1-3 years experience utilizing JD Edwards is a plus. (Preferred)
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop new suppliers for plant-controlled items through cooperation with Corporate Procurement.
Communicates and resolves quality issues with suppliers and obtains credits as applicable.
Maintain accurate, updated price files for current supplier(s) and alternates.
Responsible for purchasing MRO.
Provides accurate and timely information regarding material deliveries to the scheduling department.
Monitors A/P late payments and resolves credit hold issues.
Utilizes accurate pricing and program knowledge to make intelligent and timely purchase/inventory decisions.
Bring the right material in the right quantity at the right time.
Combines purchase order quantities for the best price when feasible and consistent with good purchasing/inventory control procedures.
Resolves all purchase order price variances in a timely manner.
Closely monitors inventory levels during program phase-outs to minimize the cost of obsolete material.