Material Planner

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Job Summary: The Material Planner is a member of the procurement team responsible for materials management, tactical sourcing, and inventory control. Key Highlights: 1. Manages material flow and inventory control. 2. Leads problem resolution in the supply chain. 3. Supervises team performance and sets inventory targets. **Job Description** The Material Planner is a member of the procurement team with functional responsibility for materials management/flow focusing on tactical procurement and inventory control. **Education:** * Degree * 5 years experience * English 90% * MS Office **Functions:** * Coordinates activities to meet or exceed on-time delivery commitments including inventory transfers items within the organization * Escalates and supervises supply chain delivery issues for affected items within the organization and leads weekly shortage TWA (Three Weeks Analysis). * Elaborates/follows up problem solving analysis when issues happen to critical items within the organization. * Supervises day-to-day Material Planner performance and provides constructive feedback. * Determines annual inventory goals, shares information across business units and works with procurement management to meet goals. * Coordinates within supplier organization to improve delivery of raw material. * Monitors premium freight charges, PPV, expedite fees and bill-back negotiation with Suppliers. * Documents and controls excess and obsolescence material (E&O Claims, Liability) and follows up responsibilities. * Coordinates support to internal customers, ensuring maximum participation and collaboration. * Monitors ECN final "sign off" changes and availability with engineering to avoid obsolescence. * Supports the NPI coordinator on common raw material required for new projects. * Coordinates and manages subordinates' workload and responsibilities to ensure progress on deadlines. * Makes sure that project policies, procedures and all other company guidelines are strictly adhered to the procurement department activities. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $1.00 - $2.00 per month Experience: * Material Planner: 3 years (Required) Language: * Advanced English (Required) Work Location: On-site