Materials Planner

Company: Aerotek
Location: Racine
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Job TitleMaterials PlannerJob Description

• Manage material orders against a defined group of North American suppliers
• Proactively gather shipping promises and confirm shipments and receipts
• Determine and direct best shipping method to meet plant production needs
• Expedite past due and short notice orders from suppliers
• Communicate order delay/concerns with plant planners to determine criticality
• Direct inbound logistic and consolidation centers of expedite requirements
• Support and participate in standard practices and process improvements
• Monitor and improve supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to drive cost savings, process and service level improvementsTop Skills Required
  • Planning - need experience planning in a manufacturing environment (forecasting)
  • Microsoft Office - need to be proficient and have experience with all MS Office programs, especially Excel
  • ERP/MRP - need experience in an ERP or MRP system
  • Customer service orientedAdditional Skills & Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (i.e. Supply Chain, Material Management, Logistics, or similar)
    • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar and/or highly relevant role in a manufacturing environment
    • Experience with MRP systems and order management
    • Experience with parts expediting and/or customer service experience
    • Experience using Microsoft office suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SharePointPay$21-$23/hour About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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