Material Planner

Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

Overview

HANDS-ON Material Planner will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the movements of raw materials (components), in-process materials, and packaging materials so that they are available at the right time, right quantity, right place and the right inventory level. Working cross functionally to match supply against demand; working closely with production Scheduling, Finance, Logistics and Operations to achieve on-time shipments and inventory objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials process to support timely operations and its production schedule to meet customer order ship dates.
• Manage and review inputs that generate outputs that establish the proper inventory levels (targeted weeks of supply) and controls (min./max. levels, lead times, etc.) of the ordering process to ensure that purchase parts, WIP, finished goods, consignment, in-transit etc. meet division and corporate inventory goals.
• Utilize MRP and/or various reports to plan replenishments for various product components and raw materials.
• Establish supplier production priorities by using the sales forecast, customer orders, interplant demands, service part demands, inventory and material and capacity limitations to provide production scheduling with a valid planned schedule.
• Review and update material forecast on a regular basis with the change in demand.
• Review all engineering changes that affect material planning or supplier.
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers.
• Initiate and collaboratively develop opportunities with the key stakeholders to improve processes and costs.
• Implement and influence best practices in supply chain disciplines.
• Work with Quality to manage rejections and return with vendors.
• Operate in a continuous improvement mode focusing on quality, cost and delivery.
• Perform special projects and assignments as requirement to meet work unit goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent related experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong organizational and detailed skills with a strong sense of urgency.
• Very proficient in Excel.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and hands on experience and knowledge of MRP systems, planning and executions, supply chain management practices, bills of material, and knowledge of material control scheduling.
• MRP/ERP experience a must - with a PLUS on INFOR system.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, team development, and technical skills along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management within and outside the company.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
  • Medical Discounts
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
  • Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 11 holidays)

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)

Salary Range: $61,707-$90,007

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.