Material Planner Position Available In Franklin, Missouri

Material Planner 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars Pacific, MO 63069 • Hybrid work PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity. From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.

com/careers or visit https:

//youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY The position of Material Planner is responsible for developing vendor relationships, purchasing components and raw materials to align with the production schedule to meet OTIF and Attainment goals while also maintaining inventory levels. Supports corporate goals to ensure service level and inventory turns through exception monitoring.

Key Responsibility:

Drive vendor management and purchasing activities. Management of inventory levels to meet production schedules. Generate POs for new products from operating (MRP) system. Promptly address MRP signals and determine whether to pull in, push out or cancel POs as necessary. Measure success through key metrics including SLOB reduction, supplier reduction, cost savings and inventory DOH. Develop and maintain purchasing strategies to ensure inventory objectives and obsolescence goals are met. Drives first level support for potential supply disruptions and escalates as needed. Drive, promote, and develop positive communication with Scheduling team to improve component time delivery. Ensure sufficient stocked quantities are maintained as authorized to achieve production and customer support demands; utilizing all available tools including safety stock, reorder points, J.I.T. deliveries and forecast demand. Responsible for resolving billing issues related to pricing and quantity discrepancies communicating the resolution to the Plant Controller and suppliers. Expedite material purchases as needed to ensure service levels are provided to internal and external customers. Maintain master data specific in operating system relating to pricing, lead-times, lot size, etc. Ensure proper transportation mode by vendor is utilized at a PLZ approved rate. Understanding of changing commodity markets which affect pricing and availability for items required for production. Attending and providing feedback during production, new product, and specification change meetings, discussing availability and potential supply concerns. Host meetings as appropriate with vendors, maintaining open communication regarding lead times, quality standards, service levels and product availability. Support the development of an S&OP process for all finished goods including meetings to review service levels, performance of items, inventory strategy, and supply plan to meet demand. Proficiently use the SAP ERP system to perform all necessary job functions. This includes purchasing functions, exception messages, date maintenance, data extraction, data analysis, and continuous learning and advancement of skills. Support new product development through cooperative procurement of product introductions; end of life product run outs and conversions, and communication to the business of any shortfalls. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience in managing manufacturing processes, productivity, procurement Experience using

MRP / ERP

systems, including SAP Experience with Product Development and understanding of product life cycles Consumer packaging experience is a plus Self-starter with ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Continuous improvement mindset Bachelor degree preferred PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including: Medical, Dental & Vision benefits. Company paid Life and Short-Term disability. Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance. 401k & company provided match. Paid Time Off Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.