Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to support the Supply Chain team in all tasks and administration.
The role has a level of autonomy to manage purchase order entry and receipt as well as expediting orders with suppliers.
There will also be links to supporting any member of the team with warehouse, goods in, logistics, shipping documentation and housekeeping (physically and system related).
Improvement projects are ongoing within the organisation and will also form part of the role as a support action.
Responsibilities
* Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
* Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit
* Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions
* Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
* Understand and manage risks to minimise impact on production schedule
* Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
* Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
* Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
* Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels
* Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy
* Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability
* Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organisation
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Attention to detail
* Creative thinker and problem solver.
* Conducts oneself in a professional and customer-centric fashion.
* Willingness to accept a challenge and take initiative.
* Basic analytical skills
* Basic computer skills including excel
* Flexible and adaptive
* Ability to interface with a variety of plant team members from different disciplines.
* Organizational and time management skills.
* Action oriented
* Ability to build and maintain relationships
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
* Sit, Stand and Walk.
* Talk, See and Hear.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
* Noise level in the environment is generally low to moderate.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Profit sharing
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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