Material Buyer/Planner

Job Title: Material PlannerJob DescriptionThe Material Planner role involves translating the systematic Material Requirements Plan (MRP) into timely receipt of materials while balancing product availability and minimal inventory. Ensuring that raw materials are flowing in and available is critical in satisfying our customer commitments for core, new, and limited-time products alike. This role requires understanding plant operations, partnering with Corporate MRP to set systematic parameters that optimize constraints, and executing purchase orders with enough lead time and quantities to meet supplier restrictions.• Execute raw material purchasing activities to ensure supply meets MRP “planned order” requirements to support internal manufacturing, and service on-time delivery of raw materials through an organized purchasing process• Place all purchase orders while taking the following into consideration: capacity and space constraints, lead time, raw material availability, and staffing.• Responsible for all aspects of order placement and day to day vendor management of assigned materials.• Identify risks and ensure disconnects such as anticipated product shortages are continuously monitored, resolved, and communicated to the business as needed.• Support development of risk mitigation with Production Scheduling.• Manage supplier relationship by clearly communicating expectations and priorities; and monitor to assure compliance with company objective.• Track and report Vendor Performance measure; escalate supplier challenges and performance gaps to Corporate Procurement for evaluation.• Partner with suppliers with floor stock agreements to minimize lead times and on hand inventory where applicable• Focus to drive down the overall raw material costs through freight and order consolidation optimization, material liability and cost of managing materials.• Support management and execution of program wind down and transition which impact raw material flows to minimize obsolescence costsRequired Skills• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related experience• 3-5 years of professional experience in a Manufacturing Environment• 2+ years of Purchasing/Planning experience in a Manufacturing Environment• Experience utilizing an MRP/ERP system• Prior purchasing or procurement experience• SAP experience• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certificationSoft Skills• Ability to manage multiple tasks• Strong communication skills• Problem-solving abilitiesWork EnvironmentThe position starts in an office setting but will open to a hybrid schedule after training.About Aston CarterAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through• Hiring diverse talent• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes• Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.