Material Planner

1. Perform timely, cost-conscious procurement of production/inventory/MRO items.
2. Receive and analyze requisitions to determine quantity, specifications and delivery requirements.
3. From approved supplier list, recommend and select suppliers to fulfill scheduled plant deliveries.
4. Responsible for the on-boarding of new selected suppliers relative to material planning.
5. Ensure up-to-date ABC classification is maintained for planning, and other key inputs into the PFEP process
6. Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock are maintained for their parts
7. Coordinate with Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues with suppliers.
8. Maintain proactive shortage identification and management - help flag root causes & corrective actions.
9. Identify total cost and cash flow opportunities with suppliers.
10. Analyze and select parts for KanBan and Supplier replenishment.
11. May lead and direct others to accomplish desired organizational objectives....