Senior Planner - Aiken, SC

Hubbell Incorporated; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Senior Planner in Aiken, SC for timely planning and procurement to support the master production schedule. You will optimize inventory, expedit e deliveries, and plan production orders to meet customer requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business or General Engineering, 3–6 years in Purchasing/Planning, strong Excel and SAP experience, and travel up to 10%. Onsite duties include maintaining SOPs, supplier relations, and cost improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or General Engineering
• 3–6 years of Purchasing and Planning experience
• Microsoft Word & Excel required
• SAP or similar ERP system experience required
• APICS certification would be beneficial
• Knowledge of a variety of commodities is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Travel may be required (up to 10%)

Responsabilités

• Research sources of supply and alternative materials, document competitive quoting, review requisitions.
• Follow up on back orders, expedite delivery, and communicate delivery dates and shortages.
• Plan manufacture of products through production facility and release production orders on time.
• Ensure purchasing and planning documents follow SOPs.
• Update SAP data and reconcile PO discrepancies with vendor or accounting.
• Maintain reorder points, reorder quantities and lead-times.
• Negotiate with vendors on rejections and non-conforming materials.
• Promote and maintain supplier relationships.
• Recommend procedures to improve quality and reduce costs; share updates with Materials.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Microsoft Excel

SAP or ERP systems

Problem solving

Outils

SAP

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The Senior Planner is responsible for the timely planning and procurement of materials, supplies and equipment needed in support of the master production schedule. Optimize inventory in assigned areas and procure in accordance with quality specifications at the best possible price. Individual would also be responsible for expediting deliveries, clarification of specifications, and planning/scheduling to meet customer requirements. This is an onsite position in Aiken, SC.

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Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:

• Research sources of supply and alternative materials, document competitive quoting, review and process purchase requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Follow up on back orders of manufactured and procured materials, expedite delivery of orders, make special arrangements for delivery as needed, and communicate to the respective departments the expected delivery dates and potential shortages
• Plan the manufacture of all products through the production facility in accordance with assembly procedures and standard times. Release production orders in the required time frame.
• Ensure purchasing and planning documents are processed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Update SAP data as needed and work with vendor and/or accounting to reconcile PO discrepancies.
• Have knowledge of inventory procedures in establishing and maintaining reorder points, reorder quantities and lead-times.
• Conduct or direct negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition, and adjustment of non-conforming materials.
• Promote and maintain good business relationships with suppliers.

Recommend procedures to improve quality and reduce costs, as well as keep informed of new developments in related commodities. Share updates with the Materials department. Support plant-wide Safety initiatives

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or General Engineering
• 3-6 years of experience in Purchasing and Planning experience(required)
• Microsoft Word & Excel(required)
• SAP or similar ERP system experience(required)
• APICS certification would be beneficial
• Knowledge of a variety of commodities would be a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Travel may be required (up to 10%)

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.