Senior Materials Planner

RESPONSIBLIITIES:The following bullet points describe roughly 80% of the duties of the role. We are a fast-paced company and the successful candidate must thrive in a situation in which they may, at times, be pulled in a variety of directions with tasks added or changedMaintain system item purchasing attributes and optimize inventory levels by product category through the review of forecasts, safety stocks, MOQ, etc. Prepare purchase orders based on the production schedule, safety stock requirements, and inventory goals while minimizing freight and material spend.Plan and direct the flow of finished goods into the distribution centers.Expedite delivery of goods to users, both internal and external.Uncover and resolve root causes of supplier issues.Lead Supplier Report Card monthly review and elevate concerns as appropriate.Execute non-conformance process to ensure appropriate disposition is approved and credit is received.Analyze data to determine component order quantity. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented.