Materials Planner

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Columbus, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning and reviewing site demand activities, focusing on accuracy and system data integrity with the goal of supporting site build schedule requirements. The employee participates in tactical business decisions and operates as the liaison between central purchasing and site operations. The Materials Planner is accountable for accurate material demand in the ERP system and timely updates as needed. The incumbent will work closely with the central purchasing team and site operations team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with a focus on understanding MRP systems
• 2+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment or a material role
• ISM (CPSM), APICS (C.P.I.M.) Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Inventory Management Certification or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, building relationships with all levels of employees
• Ability to organize and manage multiple simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in operations, operations planning, purchasing, master scheduling, production planning, inventory control or production control within an MRP/ERP environment
• Associate degree in supply chain

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions and verifying the accuracy of item, quantity and date needed
• Responsible for assigning available on hand material to satisfy demand recognized by the purchase requisition
• Responsible for purchasing items from other Valmont facilities to satisfy demand recognized by the purchase requisition
• Responsible for processing purchase requisitions for Senior Category Buyer if new material purchase is required
• Responsible for monitoring estimated delivery of material and communicating to stakeholders at site
• Responsible for gathering all needed information when there is a material reject and communicating with central purchasing
• Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with internal customers and stakeholders
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of production processes and how to properly respond to the stated requirements
• Process Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials and communicate with central purchasing
• Assist central buyer and accounts payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation
• Active participation in inventory control at the site. Works with shop personnel, inventory control specialist and others to maintain accurate inventory.
• Participates in lean initiative events
• Reviews purchasing standard work procedures for improvements to increase customer satisfaction and/or reduce costs
• Act as a backup for other Material Planners
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed