Material Planner & Support#26-39588

$21.42-$22.22 per hour

Neenah, WI

Remote

Job Description

Our client, a Consumer Goods company, is looking for a Material Planner & Support for their Neenah, WI/Remote location.

Responsibilities:

This Logistics and Supply Chain position plays an integral role in supporting finished good production for the Client product categories and managing cost through development and sustainability of efficient supply chain strategies with vendors.

This position is responsible for ordering materials for Client production sites to support business objectives and business plans.

This position is also expected to lead and / or participate in various projects which support achieving team objectives.

Execute material requirement plans to ensure supplies and work-in-process availability which supports production schedules

Maintain accurate planning information for materials in SAP (an Enterprise Resource Planning system) and Kinaxis Rapid Response, updating as necessary for material / product changes

Manage material changes to support business plans and minimize obsolescence

Coordinate material production with packaging and graphics timelines developed in conjunction with Operations, Marketing, Planning, and Packaging

Work with vendors to coordinate their schedules and establish priorities when required to prevent supply constraints or customer service issues; ensure vendor resources will support business plan

Aid in the execution and completion of special projects related to the logistics field as assigned

Requirements:

SAP or other ERP system experience is helpful, but will train the right person if they are tech savvy

Someone who likes data analytics will work well in this role

Must be organized, can prioritize and reprioritize work when needed (adapt quickly to change), show a sense of urgency with production supply schedules

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or related field, would consider HS diploma with strong experience

Demonstration of thoroughness and attention to detail

A demonstrated ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives to make effective decisions

Demonstrate personal credibility through strong communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships with others

Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions

Knowledge of and experience with SAP

Working knowledge of supply chain interactions

Working knowledge of Microsoft applications