Material Planner [ASCM CPIM preferred]

Materials Planner

As the Materials Planner, your primary responsibility will be to plan, schedule, and manage the efficient raw material and finished goods strategy for your assigned manufacturing area. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and control systems related to production and inventory. Ensure material alignment and stocking strategy according to the Demand Plan. Work cross functionally with Supply Chain to effectively implement the S&OP process.

Key Characteristics

• Team player, demonstrated proactive and self-starter behavior
• Develop relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate information and data (verbal and written)
• Supports continuous improvement activities
• Comfortable analyzing and interpreting large datasets or spreadsheets

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets priorities independently to support manufacturing operations through activities such as planning to maintain adequate inventories, monitoring work in progress, management of finished goods inventories, and varied assistance to manufacturing and field service.
• Responsible for problem solving and resolution involving manufacturing process control, forecasting, scheduling conflicts/disruptions, raw material quality/shortages, finished goods stocking levels, delivery performance, obsolescence management, and similar systemic and special case problems.
• Leads continuous improvement projects in assigned production areas, while working independently with limited supervision.
• Uses materials requirements planning (MRP) system to maintain proper supply/ demand alignment by expediting, delaying, or canceling purchase orders directly with suppliers.
• Reports and improves key performance indicators for planning and manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for appropriate documentation and maintaining information in appropriate systems.
• New product introduction, change orders, and life cycle management planning support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate spreadsheet or large datasets
• Experience with ERP systems and ERP planning modules, such as SAP/MRP
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong regard for product quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Education & Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related major (or High School diploma with at least 8 years of planning or related supply chain work experience)
• At least 5 years or more of planning or relevant supply chain work experience
• Preferred (if applicable):
• ASCM CPIM - Certified in production and inventory planning
• <5% Travel

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position:

• Compensation: The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $70,000-$90,000 USD
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.