Sr. Materials Logistics Specialist

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Material Planner to enhance their supply chain operations. In this dynamic role, you will resolve risks associated with purchase orders and ensure timely delivery from suppliers. Your expertise in material planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management will be crucial in driving improvements. With opportunities for domestic and international travel, you will collaborate with suppliers to optimize processes and enhance quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material planning or related fields.
• Experience with demand forecasting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Resolve risks with purchase orders and planned orders.
• Lead supplier calls to improve on-time delivery and quality.
• Conduct analysis on inventory and supplier performance.

Skills

Material Planning

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Management

SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Engineering

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

MRP System

Job description

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Resolve category level risk with purchase orders, requisitions, and planned orders that are not processed to ensure that they are scheduled and expedited/de-expedited as needed.


• Support PFEP within the spend by coordinating changes of parameters MOQ, SS, LT, stock nonstock in line with buyer checklist.


• Monitor inventory turns and drive corrective actions.


• Ensure that all air freight is authorized.


• Analysis of obsolete materials.


• Report of shortages against production plan Monitoring supplier capacity.


• Lead weekly supplier calls with critical suppliers.


• Conduct supplier delivery meetings with strategic team to drive OTD improvements and LT reduction.


• Lead 8D, SCAR on poor OTD or quality issues with suppliers in conjunction with procurement department stakeholders like SQE, strategic buyer.


• Carry out coverage and future demand analysis on assigned components or suppliers.

What We Are Looking For:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or closely related field and 5 years' experience as Material Planner, Planner Buyer, Logistics Specialist or related occupation.


• Also requires 2 years of experience with material planning process, demand forecasting and inventory management


• Dealing with international suppliers; advanced transactions and reports in SAP; lean six sigma and continuous improvement projects; advanced excel; project-based manufacturing environment; MRP system


• Supplier Quality (PPAP, Rejects, reworks), (general knowledge); Strategic Purchases (Supply, Contracts MOQ); Logistics (Receiving, Material Supply, Cycle Count) (general knowledge); and data analysis.


• Up to 10% domestic and international travel is required to various supplier locations and other Dematic plants. Located Dematic Corp. headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. Apply at dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/.