Material Planning Analyst

Step2 Co.; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Discount

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Step2 Co. in Streetsboro, OH is seeking a Material Planning Analyst to oversee procurement of components and support the Supply Chain Strategy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business and 2-5 years of experience in material planning. Responsibilities include managing supplier orders, optimizing ERP processes, and conducting cost analysis. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and collaboration with various departments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of material planning and/or purchasing experience.
• Experience in international and domestic planning and logistics.
• Proficient in Oracle ERP system for optimizing planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier purchase orders for on-time delivery.
• Optimize MRP parameters in ERP systems.
• Develop and maintain inventory strategies for assigned categories.
• Support procurement leadership with analytical data.

Skills

Proficiency with spreadsheets

Problem-solving capabilities

Strong written and verbal communication

Dynamic collaboration

Ability to engage in multiple initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Oracle

Job description

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Material Planning Analyst

Full Time Professional Streetsboro, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1288

Job Summary

The Material Planning Analyst procures purchased components and serves as the central point of contact in support of the Supply Chain Strategy with a focus on interpreting data, spotting trends and triggers for use in decision making. This role is the materials planning SME for assigned commodities (domestic and international Direct Materials and Indirect/MRO), ensuring on-time supplier deliveries to support production and analyzing supplier pricing and market data to inform sourcing and purchasing decisions.

Job Duties

• Monitor and manage international and domestic supplier purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring on time receipt to support production schedules and minimize line-down risk; includes end-to-end procurement of Indirect and MRO materials such as maintenance supplies, spare parts, safety items, and facility consumables
• Optimize and manage MRP parameters in Oracle ERP system to optimize buying/planning process.
• Plan and track international container shipments across all transit modes including port, ocean, and rail, while collaborating with Logistics to enhance inbound transportation efficiencies and freight cost management
• Calculate landed and total cost via sourcing analysis; analyze material sourcing activities and prepare cost models and spend analysis to support cost-effective procurement strategies, ensure supply continuity, and inform sourcing decisions.
• Develop, maintain & optimize inventory strategy for assigned categories.
• Build/Maintain supplier relationships acting as the key liaison for all supplier matters.
• Analyzes material sourcing activities to support cost effective procurement strategies and ensure supply continuity.
• Supports sourcing initiatives by preparing cost models and spend analysis
• Participate and manage assigned ECNs with external supplier base.
• Support Procurement Leadership Team with analytical data for various projects including vendor management and strategy creation, implementation, and periodic supplier business reviews.
• Serve as a backup for other positions within the Material Planning group.
• Work with the quality department to drive corrective action with suppliers making sure they are being held accountable.
• Collaborate with Logistics to enhance inbound transportation efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause identification and corrective action management. Ability to travel up to 5-10%. Other projects and tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study (Supply Chain, Business) and/or two to five years of professional material planning and/or purchasing experience
• Experience in both domestic and international planning and logistics
• Capable of demonstrating proficiency with spreadsheets. Effective problem-solving capabilities including the ability to frame the context of a problem and recommend a solution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dynamic collaborator who can succeed and grow in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to track and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Oracle experience highly preferred

Work Environment

This position will perform most job duties in an office environment where using a computer, software applications, telephone, printer, etc. are essential.

ADAAA

In developing this job description, care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADAAA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

What are the perks?

401k with Employer Match

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Discount

10 Paid Holidays

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.