Description

Summary

Material Planner Assistant responsibilities include creating and tracking manufacturer orders based on material planner/analysts requests. Position works with warehouse team to prioritize and complete the escalated customer backorders. Responsibilities include reviewing and resolved invoice discrepancies before payment is scheduled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other Duties not listed may be assigned.

Daily Responsibilities - % of Job 90%

• Create manufacturer orders and transfer tickets for each manufacturing operation needed to produce the product.
• Meet with Production Control to determine the proper sequencing/priority of manufacturing operations.
• Review and validate invoices from vendors before bring them to Finance department.
• Work with Buying team to resolve discrepancies on PO/SO/Invoices.

Warehouse Efficiencies - % of Job 5%

• Builds and maintains a work environment that is positive and is supported by open feedback and two-way communications at all levels.
• Keeps warehouse organized and clean at all times.

Team Building/Leadership -% of Job 5%

• Responsible for maintaining a positive work environment while supporting the companys culture.
• Responsible for fostering a healthy and safe work environment, focusing on the well-being of all associates.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Requires Bachelors degree in business administration or supply chain management.
• Minimum of two years of related experience needed in manufacturing operations, SIOP, sourcing and material management.

Essential Skills:

• Needs ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data.
• Needs ability to establish positive working relationships with internal customers.
• Willing to take direction and work independently.
• Must have clear success in the delivery, supply, and materials management solutions with demonstrated results.
• Requires end-to-end supply chain knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team oriented environment
• Demonstrated use of ERP and forecasting systems.
• Demonstrated self-motivational skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Job requires the ability to clearly organize and categorize work priorities to complete work.
• Critical analysis and complex problem solving skills are needed.

Competencies:

• Shows determination to achieve excellent results
• Finds better ways
• Demands top performance
• Inspires commitment

Working Conditions
Must be able to tolerate moderate to high noise levels in a warehouse environment. Office and outside environmental conditions found in the warehouse, hot in the summer, cold in the winter. Individuals may need to walk for an extensive period of time while working and walking in the facilities; to reach over should heights; bend or stoop below the waist; repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement. Employee must be able to lift objects approximately up to 25 pounds.

SMS InfoComm Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and Inclusion are the foundation of our culture.