Materials Planner

Apply now!; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Pay

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato, a global 3PL leader in supply chain management and e-commerce, seeks a buyer/planner to coordinate purchasing and execution of raw materials. You will manage orders, cycle counts, inventory, and invoicing while collaborating with customer teams and suppliers.

The role requires strong Excel skills, SAP/ERP experience, and excellent communication and leadership abilities to support our ongoing logistics excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years Supply Chain buyer/planner/logistics environment experience.
• 2+ years experience with advanced Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (focus on Excel skills).
• Communication skills: able to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Customer service-oriented.
• SAP/ERP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all activities related to the purchasing and execution of raw materials (purchasing activities, order management, cycle count/data reconciliation, inventory management, invoicing).
• Prepare for and participate in business reviews with the customer. Work closely with the customer team, suppliers, service delivery, operations, Account Manager, and others.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Customer service

Advanced Excel

Effective stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Your Tasks

• You’ll be responsible for the co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the purchasing and execution of raw materials. Your main duties will include purchasing activities, order management, cycle count/data reconciliation, inventory management, and invoicing.
• You will prepare for and participate in business reviews with the customer. You will work closely with the customer team, suppliers, service delivery, operations, Account Manager, and others.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years Supply Chain buyer/planner/logistics environment experience
• 2+ years experience with advanced Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (focus on Excel skills)
• Communication skills: able to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Customer service-oriented
• SAP/ERP experience strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.