Senior Material Planner

Senior Material Planner The role is located in Lincolnshire, IL (north of Chicago). This is a hybrid role (after 30 days).

Salary Range: $59,000-64,500 Depending on Experience This full time position is complemented by a benefit offering including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, PTO, STD & LTD Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan and more. Job Description Summary The Senior Material Planner is responsible for purchasing parts, under the direction of the Parts Purchasing Supervisor and in coordination with the Lead Material Planner. All work follows generally prescribed routines, with supervision being readily available.

Duties and Responsibilities

Create, review and update assigned purchase orders accurately and per defined schedule

Perform pricing, quantity, and other required validation of purchase orders prior to finalization

Within established guidelines, make material planning decisions related to order quantities, frequency and shipment method

Review & update PO's when required and assure confirmation status

Track & confirm deliveries of assigned PO materials

Continuously monitor past due status and reconcile discrepancies with suppliers

Maintain high accuracy of PO data & processing

Take action to expedite backordered, past due, and/or out of stock materials/orders as necessary

Research receiving discrepancies to resolve quantity issues

Maintain material master data as backup to Material Analyst

Research accounting discrepancies to resolve pricing issues

Maintain various spreadsheets and other data records by extracting, combining, updating, and creating new spreadsheets

Assist department in maintaining up-to-date supplier information

Manage special projects as assigned

Make copies, fax documents, perform other clerical functions and duties as assigned

Maintain an organized and secure work environment

Support co-workers in other departments as needed

Inform Manager of all noteworthy activities

Follow safety guidelines and department and corporate policies and procedures

Authority N/A

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of purchasing processes, and supply chain management

Knowledge of MRP/ERP processes; preferably within SAP

Knowledge of inventory management standards and practices

Ability to follow standard work instructions; be reliable and punctual

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines, maintain a flexible attitude and approach towards assignments, and maintain level of organization in a changing and fast paced environment

Good command of the English language, both written and verbal

Ability to comprehend a variety of instructions, both oral and written

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals

Intermediate knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Advanced knowledge of SAP

Ability to operate telephone, copier, fax machines, and other general office equipment

Ability to travel, possibly overnight, often with last minute notice; travel internationally

Education and Training

Associates Degree or equivalent

Experience with MRP/ERP systems; preferably with SAP

Experience with Microsoft Office products

3-5 years purchasing, supply chain or inventory management experience

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time with frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching

Dexterity to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

Movement by holding, turning, and grasping of objects

Reaching by extending hands in any direction

Ability to drive a car and travel by air

Ability to hear normal conversations on phone or in person

Ability to see more than 20 feet

Ability to see color and see/read computer screen

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. Noise level is moderate

Limited exposure to the warehouse. Limited exposure to temperature variations when shipping doors are open

While traveling, will experience noise and comfort levels common to automobiles and airplanes

Tools and Equipment

Computer and other general office equipment

Job Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States. Position Type: Full-Time/Regular.

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