Planner -Manufacturing

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•East Longmeadow, MA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Planner to join our team. The Planner plays a key role in supporting East Longmeadow operations by efficiently procuring materials, equipment, and services. This position ensures cost-effective purchasing aligned with company protocols and operational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or 5 years relevant work experience
3+ years' experience in a Planner or similar role within a manufacturing facility
Strong knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) principles.
Proficiency in using ERP systems such as SAP ERP or Oracle EBS.
Lean six sigma, knowledge
Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successful contract management.
Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational skills.
A proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, evaluate and maintain a reliable, competitive and economical supply chain assuring continuity of a consistent and reliable supply of materials, parts and services in support of manufacturing operations.
Primary Site representative responsible to generate and distribute bid packages for the purpose of obtaining quotations to identify and establish an appropriate source of supply, negotiating specifications, price, service, delivery, quality performance and other pertinent factors.
Perform independent analysis validating demand accuracy, determining economical/optimal order quantity, determine appropriate order modifiers/lot sizing, order release strategies and capacity planning to assure volume and schedule adherence targets are met or exceeded.
Independently prepare material purchase price variance projections.
Understand, track and monitor key cost drivers/market factors for assigned responsibilities and prepare market updates as required.
Perform independent analysis on capabilities of prospective new suppliers and coordinate all facets of required due diligence for purposes of new supplier qualification.
Independently facilitate resolution of Receiving and Accounts Payable issues.