Senior Material Planner

Job Description: C&I designs and produces specialized scientific, and radiant hardened video cameras consisting of solid-state imaging systems utilized in life science applications. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Materials Planner is responsible for the materials management processes including supply chain and inventory while also developing strategies to improve on time delivery and make positive impacts on company revenue.

Responsibilities:

Provide oversight of the procurement and supply chain process to ensure that materials are on order and delivery dates support shipping schedules for finished product
Interact with various functions including; Finance, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, and Management to understand the business requirements and align on execution plans
Provide oversight of the ERP system to ensure data integrity, reconciling any logical discrepancies in ERP to align with the physical inventory
Effectively analyze inventory levels to minimize inventory days of supply (DoS) and minimize inventory carrying costs to meet the Operation s annual operating plan (AOP)
Establish shipping schedules for the standard product lines in collaboration with the Operations Manager
Develop and maintain the systems to accurately manage vendor lead times and order quantities to meet customer shipping schedules
Manage the tracking of product returns through the quality, rework, and delivery process
Develop tools and strategies for proactively identifying and resolving material shortages to prevent impact to established shipping schedules
Lead the physical inventory process including reconciling cycle counts, managing non-conforming materials inventory, end of life stock, and scrap
Prepare and analyze monthly inventory forecast reports in collaboration with Operations Management, forecasting financial impacts of inventory to AOP
Manage and report on any vendor pricing inflation and purchased part variances (PPV)
Develop and collaborate on strategies to reduce inventory costs
Maintain the ERP system for Operations and coordinate continuous improvements on the database with IT when required
Ensure mid-stream engineering changes and drawing revisions are managed correctly in ERP system so that the proper part design levels are procured
Act as a back-up for issuing purchase orders to vendors and confirmation of delivery times







Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
8 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
6 years experience with ERP systems in a materials coordination capacity

Knowledge & Skills:
Strong knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes
Demonstrated history of providing leadership and oversight for a manufacturing materials organization
Highly proficient with MS Excel including pivot tables and macros for data analysis
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV considered an asset
Strong analytical skills; able to synthesize and analyze high volumes of data
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks
Excellent communication skills; listening, verbal and written
Ability to problem solve and identify potential issues with demand or supply
Detailed and process oriented
Developed interpersonal and team building skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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