Production/Materials Planner

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Purpose:

Acts as an agent of the company in the Planning and Purchase of raw materials and controlled materials to support the Groton location. This position reports to a Purchasing Manager or Supply Chain Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes material requirements and historic demand to develop purchasing forecasts and place purchase orders.
• Reviews and maintains inventory planning parameters including min/max levels and re-order points to meet internal customer demands.
• Initiates request for quotations; recommends and takes appropriate action.
• Schedules and tracks deliveries using purchase orders, blanket order releases, and spot buys where appropriate.
• Confers with purchasing, engineering, planning, and other internal personnel to exchange information regarding inventories, schedule/forecast changes, and related issues.
• Frequently interacts with suppliers to maintain current contact information and system planning parameters (lead times, packaging sizes, promise dates, etc.).
• Resolves discrepancies that arise such as discrepant pricing, warranty claims, failure to comply with specification, over shipments, etc.
• Coordinates return of rejected material to suppliers as needed.
• Identifies and eliminates obsolete and excess inventory.
• Develops and implements strategies to reduce risk and optimize supply chain performance, recognizing total cost implications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics and/or engineering with 2-3 years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and practices.
• Understanding of purchasing law, Uniform Commercial Code, and terms and conditions.
• Willingness to work toward professional development as need arises.
• Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations with suppliers, peers and customers.
• Ability to work extended hours as need arises.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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