Vaco has partnered with a client in Noblesville, IN to hire a Materials Planner for a full time, direct hire opportunity. This position is responsible for maintaining effective customer support by overseeing the material flow/availability for internal projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies, documents, and adheres to all processes performed, and interfaces with other departments.
Responsible for overseeing and managing the materials aspect of the company's project process.
Determine the needed materials, develop purchase orders, and ensure their availability.
Monitoring and maintaining project related returns
Service notification monitoring and management (Project related machine refit)
Optimize the project related item return process
Monitors and adjusts the material safety stock levels
Detects slow moving inventory and initiates appropriate measures
Oversees daily activities of Purchasing Clerk and implement continuous improvement processes
Develops and conducts training for all new team members in Purchasing.
Conducts vendor audits.
Develops and maintains SOPs for Purchasing Department.
Adheres to established guidelines and requirements for supplier relationships and audits.
Supports the development of and helps to maintain the annual budget and KPI's for the department.
Use tools to improve efficiency and software packages like Microsoft Office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
4+ years of previous experience in a manufacturing environment where purchasing skills were essential to the overall operations of the organization is required.
Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
A strong working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP