Materials Planner

Arvato; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

Arvato in Wisconsin, Pleasant Prairie, invites experienced professionals to join the supply chain team as a Buyer/Planner. You will coordinate purchasing and execution of raw materials, manage orders, reconcile data, maintain inventory, and handle invoicing to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will collaborate with customer teams, suppliers, service delivery, operations, and account management to prepare for reviews and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in supply chain, buyer, planner or logistics roles.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; SAP/ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing and execution of raw materials.
• Manage orders, cycle counts and data reconciliation.
• Oversee inventory management and invoicing processes.
• Prepare for and participate in business reviews with customers.
• Collaborate with customer teams, suppliers, service delivery, operations and account managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Customer service

Microsoft Office

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.

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