Materials Planner & Sourcing Specialist

TriEnda Holdings, LLC; Portage, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Family Industries, the North America leader in thermoformed plastics, is seeking a Materials Planner to order materials, supplies, tools and inventory to meet production and shipping schedules. The role requires coordination with manufacturing, maintenance and vendors to maintain data integrity and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include expediting orders as needed, preparing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring compliance with quality and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university preferred.
• Experience with sourcing / procurement or equivalent combination of education and experience
• ERP/MRP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicates timely and effectively with internal customers on order status.
• Procures products, materials, and services considering cost, terms, quality, reliability and timing.
• Ensures timely flow of materials to meet production and shipping schedules; expedites as needed.
• Selects products for purchase by testing or inspection.
• Estimates values based on market knowledge.
• Prepares purchase orders for required materials and services.
• Maintains procurement records like costs, delivery, quality, and inventories.
• Discusses defects with inspection or quality to determine causes and corrective actions.
• Expedites delivery to users.
• Collaborates with Sourcing Specialist and Manager on sources or pricing changes.
• Familiar with company quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Kruger Family Industries, the North America leader in thermoformed plastics, is seeking a Materials Planner to order materials, supplies, tools and inventory to meet production and shipping schedules. The role requires coordination with manufacturing, maintenance and vendors to maintain data integrity and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include expediting orders as needed, preparing purchase orders, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring compliance with quality and environmental