Supply Management Planner I - Waterloo

Job Duties:
• Schedules and expedites the delivery of purchased materials to support a production plan including recommendations for premium logistic alternatives when appropriate.
• Processes suppliers' non-conformances and expedites corrective actions.
• Works with the Supply Management Specialist to maintain an ongoing relationship with assigned suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance; measures the performance of the supplier and defines corrective actions; may negotiate with suppliers to resolve short-term performance problems.
• Executes inventory plans using systems parameters and material replenishment strategies to achieve inventory/asset management and material flow goals.
• Drives continuous improvement in terms of performance with the supply base using Achieving Excellence process and criteria.
• Executes the logistics requirements for the supplier concerning containers packaging methods and parameters; arranges agreements with the suppliers on appropriate logistics processes.
• Works with Supply Management Specialist managing low-to-medium complex commodities and supply base. • Resolves shipping and receiving problems to ensure prompt and accurate payments to suppliers.

Job Requirements:
• Experience with SAP and Excel
• Ability to communicate well with people from different job functions via email and phone
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Experience with materials planning or buying

Pay rate: $20-$25/hour, depending on qualifications and experience