Supply Planner

Essentra•Erie, PA

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Planner role will benefit our hassle-free customer service strategy, by ordering the correct inventory to receive the right stock in the right place at the right time. The role will manage the supply of purchased parts by creating purchase orders (POs) and following through on those orders until goods are received in full, to meet the company’s fill rate, cost, inventory, and quality goals. The Supply Planner is expected to work closely with all teams as a driving force for growth and success, keeping the customer in mind at all times. The Supply Planner will also ensure purchasing activities are performed in a way that allows Essentra to consistently meet the demands of its customers at the best value – cost, quality and guarantee. As a part of the Supply Planning Team – the Supply Planner is expected to work closely with their team members, attend weekly team meetings, contribute to team discussions, provide possible solutions to identified problem areas, and have a respectful attitude at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma is required.
At least 2 years of related experience in purchasing or supply chain in the manufacturing industry is desired.
Strong computer skills, especially in MS Excel.
Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines at once.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams and other internal departments.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain calm in a fast-paced work environment with firm deadlines and conflicting demands.
Willingness to work onsite 3 days per week.
Strong project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Associate's degree is a plus but not required.
Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create purchase orders for inventory replenishment
Build purchase orders to meet supplier minimums or acquire cost savings
Transmit purchase orders through our MRP software system
Process supplier confirmation receipts
Address pricing, quantity, and delivery discrepancies immediately
Follow up on all unconfirmed P.O.’s within 24 hours after transmission
Update due dates on open P.O. lines in the system to keep delivery expectations current and dependable for our sales team to communicate to our customers
Manage lead times and delivery.
Perform regular review & update of vendor committed lead times, actual delivery lead times, and system lead time
Maintain expected OTIF goal
Communicate when a supplier consistently does not deliver when promised
Work with warehouse staff to resolve over-shipments, short-shipments, incorrect items received, damaged boxes, damaged goods, etc.
Process RMA’s (Return Material Authorizations) and return materials to vendors based on procedure guidelines
Address, resolve, and track deliveries that do not meet our expectations of quality
Work closely and regularly with Demand Planner to improve supply based on demand trends
Perform daily management of past due P.O. lines
Respond to each expedite request from Sales and Customer Service within 24 hours
Investigate and update pricing records based on the procedure guidelines when necessary
Communicate details to our Product Management team if a supplier practice changes regarding pricing, minimum requirements, or delivery conditions
Maintain the system vendor master program to keep our contacts and details up to date for assigned suppliers
Perform related job duties as required and assigned