Material Planner

Job Title

Create, modify, and track purchase orders to support production schedules and customer demand. Interact with other planners, customer service, sales, and operations to monitor changing demands and avoid past due. Support corporate inventory goals by properly managing inventory. Determine material shortages, take appropriate actions, and communicate these actions. Maintain a strong working relationship with peers, managers, other departments, and vendors. Work on all issues that are potentially impactful to on time customer delivery and provide updates to the Director of Planning. Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established for the corporation.

Requirements

• 2-4 year college degree desired, especially in technical field, business mgmt. or supply chain mgmt.
• Background in material planning or supply chain management desired.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities