Material Planner

Job Purpose

The main objective will be to order raw materials and packaging to optimize the balance between service - stock – cost for the Supply Chain of the Waukegan site.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and ordering of raw & packaging materials and finish goods, ensuring that the production plan can be executed. 
• Review/ update production planners and manage material availability.
• Creation of purchase orders and inform production planning on timelines, taking into account capacity agreements and storage capacity on the site.
• Communication with GBS team about price changes and master data changes in ERP.
• Manage MRP exception messages.
• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.
• Reviewing with Supplier flexibility to support Material Planning
• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC) of raw and pack materials, whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock (raw & pack). Ensure rework, retest and scrapping at the site.
• Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on raw & pack materials for existing, new and phase-out products; also maintaining updated in ERP system.
• Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required material planning activities; also support on reporting where necessary.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree or two years higher education is required
• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.
• SAP experience is preferred
• Experience in Logistics will be also valuable.
• Excell skills

Rewards & Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $63,000.00 to $70,000.00.  The position is eligible for an annual bonus of 4%, relocation assistance, and employee benefits that are effective the first day of employment.  Also eligible to participate in AkzoNobel's amazing employee discount program.

Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave after 1 year • Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus 

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