Supply Planner

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection molded, vinyl dip molded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centers and 40 sales and service locations. We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world's most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware. Our Vision is to be "The world's leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components"

Job Description Summary:

The Supply Planner role will benefit our hassle-free customer service strategy, by ordering the correct inventory to receive the right stock in the right place at the right time The role will manage the supply of purchased parts by creating purchase orders (POs) and following through on those orders until goods are received in full, to meet the company's fill rate, cost, inventory, and quality goals. The Supply Planner is expected to work closely with all teams as a driving force for growth and success, keeping the customer in mind at all times. The Supply Planner will also ensure purchasing activities are performed in a way that allows Essentra to consistently meet the demands of its customers at the best value - cost, quality and guarantee. As a part of the Supply Planning Team - the Supply Planner is expected to work closely with their team members, attend weekly team meetings, contribute to team discussions, provide possible solutions to identified problem areas, and have a respectful attitude at all times.

Please Note: This is a hybrid position that requires working onsite at the Erie location 3 days per week. Local candidates only - we are not offering relocation assistance for this position.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Create purchase orders for inventory replenishment

• Build purchase orders to meet supplier minimums or acquire cost savings

• Transmit purchase orders through our MRP software system

• Process supplier confirmation receipts

• Address pricing, quantity, and delivery discrepancies immediately

• Follow up on all unconfirmed P.O.'s within 24 hours after transmission

• Update due dates on open P.O. lines in the system to keep delivery expectations current and dependable for our sales team to communicate to our customers

• Manage lead times and delivery.

• Perform regular review & update of vendor committed lead times, actual delivery lead times, and system lead time

• Maintain expected OTIF goal

• Communicate when a supplier consistently does not deliver when promised

• Work with warehouse staff to resolve over-shipments, short-shipments, incorrect items received, damaged boxes, damaged goods, etc.

• Process RMA's (Return Material Authorizations) and return materials to vendors based on procedure guidelines

• Address, resolve, and track deliveries that do not meet our expectations of quality

• Work closely and regularly with Demand Planner to improve supply based on demand trends

• Perform daily management of past due P.O. lines

• Respond to each expedite request from Sales and Customer Service within 24 hours

• Investigate and update pricing records based on the procedure guidelines when necessary

• Communicate details to our Product Management team if a supplier practice changes regarding pricing, minimum requirements, or delivery conditions

• Maintain the system vendor master program to keep our contacts and details up to date for assigned suppliers

• Perform related job duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required. Bachelor's or Associate's degree is a plus but not required.

• At least 2 years of related experience in purchasing or supply chain in the manufacturing industry is desired.

• Strong computer skills, especially in MS Excel. Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines at once.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams and other internal departments.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain calm in a fast-paced work environment with firm deadlines and conflicting demands.

• Willingness to work onsite 3 days per week.

• Strong project management skills.

What We Offer:

This position offers a competitive base salary, bonus incentive, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.