Materials Planner

Reckitt Benckiser • Evansville, IN

33d

About The Position

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We are seeking a Materials Planner for our Planning Team. This position is closely tied with our Production and is an important asset to our overall mission. The ideal candidate would have previous costing systems and planning experience, good task management skills, and a strong teamwork mentality with a passion for our purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field with 3-5 years experience in supply chain functions strongly preferred
• Mastery of material management techniques as well as information management systems, supply chain, and logistics. Advanced understanding of operations, distribution, project management, and financial processes and associated performance measurement systems
• Mastery of material management systems SAP/APO (ECC/SCM), Business Objects and Microsoft Office (excel, word, and power point)
• Working knowledge of the forecasting process, quality assurance practices, finance and product costing systems, and factors which influence cost
• In-depth organizing, negotiating and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification (CPIM) or CPM preferred
• Understanding of Process Improvement tools (Lean-six sigma) preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements order policies and executes material requirement plans for raw and packaging materials, ensuring inventories achieve business objectives
• Responsible for inventory strategies, budgets/projections, reviewing obsolescence risk and material forecasting to ensure achievement of goals
• Leads and manages supply issues through coordination with vendor contacts, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Production Planners and N.A. Planning
• Works within and maintains SAP/APO (ECC/SCM) systems and master data to insure MRP planning accuracy
• Develops, maintains and continually enhances knowledge of SAP system transaction methods and procedures within Planning, Purchasing and Receiving areas independently
• Exhibits technical competence in performing varied, complex planning functions and project oriented responsibilities. Handles substantive problems independently
• Effectively organizes and prioritizes tasks involving a mix of resources including people, data, materials and inputs independently
• Leads and implements projects as necessary to support business objectives
• Develops, implements and complies with procedures and work instructions
• Develops, implements and monitors performance metrics and drives continuous improvement
• Foresees how decision may impact the rest of the organization, assesses benefits and cost of all decisions
• Effectively communicates both written and orally through both formal and informal documents
• Demonstrates an understanding of teams, team building and a willingness to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates excellent analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills in providing solutions to customer needs
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with key resources and functions including Strategic Sourcing, Quality, Finance, Distribution and other Supply Chain functions to resolve issues and achieve company objectives
• Influences others through discussion, compromise and application of negotiation skills to obtain desired outcome
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
• We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally.
• We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market.
• Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes.
• For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results.
• You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
• Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more.
• Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees