Planner & Expediter (Supply Chain) - Kansas City, MO

Segra•Kansas City, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Planner & Expediter to join us in a full-time capacity in our Kansas City, MO office. Location Requirement: This work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring three (3) days in the Kansas City, MO office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week. Role Overview: The Planner/Expediter plays a critical dual role within the Supply Chain organization, responsible for ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement, production planning, and material flow to meet customer demand and operational goals. This position manages short- and long-term planning, monitors inventory levels, and coordinates the timely delivery of materials and components by proactively identifying and resolving potential delays or shortages. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate with suppliers, sales, sourcing, warehouse, engineering and operations teams, ensuring demand timelines are met and customer expectations exceeded.

Requirements

2+ years’ professional experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Project Management
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain and Operations Management, or similar OR an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material plans based on demand forecasts, capacity and inventory targets.
Monitor purchase orders and demand schedules to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
Act as a liason between suppliers, sourcing, and operations to expedite critical materials.
Idenfity and mitigate supply risks and bottlenecks that could impact customer installations.
Track and report material shortages, delays, and root causes, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Coordinate with warehouse and logistic teams to ensure inventory accuracy and proper material flow.
Maintain accurate data in ERP systems related to planning, lead times and inventory levels.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and expediting processes.
Resourceful problem solving, work with moderate direction, deliver high levels of customer service, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and work cross-functionally
Proven ability to work with minimal direction, as well as be resourceful and independent in solving problems
Comfortable with high level of transactional duties and analysis
Sourcing and negotiation minimal; requires management support