Procurement Intern - Summer 2027

Park Place Technologies, LLC; Highland Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Technologies, LLC in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Hybrid, Full-Time Materials Planner to support regional procurement and inventory planning. You will manage materials planning activities, coordinate sparing for new product introductions, and ensure timely stocking and on-time deliveries across field sites.

The role requires strong Excel and MS Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to collaborate across departments to meet SLA targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Background in customer service and/or bookkeeping preferred.
• Proficient Excel skills and strong verbal/written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and materials management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manages materials planning activities for the specified region.
• Coordinate sparing for new product introduction for the region through planning and initial stocking quantities.
• Assure localized inventory is re-placed expediently to all field sites and customer sites.
• Publish agreed-upon key performance metrics in a timely manner.
• Develop expertise in ASTEA, CRM, Min/Max, and related tools.
• Assist with regional quotes for equipment spare planning and SLA achievement.
• Drive continuous improvement to define best-in-class practices.
• Plan and execute procurement from preferred suppliers for the region.
• Maintain relationships with global suppliers to confirm shipping and monitor open POs.
• Proactively report product/material availability issues and advise on part availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Work ethic

Communication

Microsoft Office

Materials management tools

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ASTEA

CRM

Min/Max

Job description

Cleveland Headquarters Office
Highland Heights, OH 44143, USA

• Hybrid
• Supply Chain
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROCU006563

Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Manages materials planning activities for the specified region.
• Coordinate sparing for new product introduction for the region through planning and initial stocking quantities
• Assure localized inventory is re-placed expediently to ALL field sites and any specific customer sites.
• Shall timely publish agreed upon key performance metrics.
• Develop an expertise in ASTEA, CRM, Min/Max, and related tools to succeed.
• Assist with regional voice on quotes for equipment spare planning and ability to achieve SLA.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to define best in class.
• Plan and execute procurement of assigned components from a preferred suppliers’ list at the best total cost to PPT buying in the region for the region.
• Maintain strong working relationships and communications directly with the global suppliers to confirm shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Proactively report product/material availability issues as they arise and advise of part availability when inquired for new customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PASS GO:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Work Ethic
• Background in Customer Service and/or bookkeeping preferred but not required.
• Strong Excel skills, verbal & written communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively
  between departments, and strong problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Can demonstrate a level of proficiency with materials management tools.

EDUCATION:

• Studying toward a degree in Supply Chain or another related field

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