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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Material Planning Analyst
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct the Material Planning Analyst role is responsible for collecting, auditing, and analyzing supply chain and materials data to support inventory management, purchasing, cost reduction initiatives, and customer requirements. The position provides reporting, tracks key metrics, and helps drive operational and financial performance improvements.
What a typical day looks like:
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Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on the research of data.
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May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data.
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Collects, compiles, and presents various types of data.
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Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on research of data from multiple sources, which may include but will not be limited to customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, PPV metrics, and PPV form tracking.
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May create and/or maintain databases in help of data collection.
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Audits data. Resolves data integrity issues, including but not limited to quotations.
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Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
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Where applicable, suggest process/communication improvements relative to metric tracking activities.
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Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required.
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Daily review of RMA transactions.
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Create weekly purchase orders including all client parts.
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Receive data entry for clients.
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Update content list and item master.
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Prepare DPT packing list for LCAD repairing.
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Window to client material (consigned parts) supply.
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Window to client bulk RMA service.
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Specialized Job may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties: May hold up inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling.
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Develop commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: guide time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price.
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Establish common pricing research tools.
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Provide detailed bill of materials research by site.
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Perform general reporting and activities for score carding of suppliers.
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Validate site pricing through implementation of a common cost review and pricing process.
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Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI.
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Provide PPV targeting, tracking and asset velocity.
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Design, manage and control all data research tools
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
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Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience.
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Experience in materials or related field.
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Advanced English
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Experience working directly with customers to support material management and supply chain activities.
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Proven experience in demand planning and forecasting to ensure material availability and support production requirements.
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Experience planning and purchasing materials based on customer demand, production schedules, and inventory levels.
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Strong understanding of inventory control, material planning, and supply chain processes.
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Ability to analyze demand trends, monitor material shortages, and implement corrective actions to minimize supply risks.
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Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure on-time material delivery.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large data sets, prepare reports, and track key performance metrics.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and reporting tools.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
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Competitive Salary.
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Life & Medical insurance.
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Christmas Bonus.
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Food Coupons.
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Saving Fund.
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Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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