Material Planner (Operations) - (Stirum, ND)

Location : Gwinner Job Info Plan, schedule, and order materials in a timely manner while managing specific inventory levels in order to maximize availability and inventory turns while contributing to the supply chain program that will enhance quality, cost effectiveness, and maximize operating income. Role & Responsibility Maintain acceptable inventory levels. Develop, manage and execute the Material Planning function by managing inventory levels to achieve forecasted turn rates and schedule qualifications. Create and maintain integrated processes among Operations, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing Services and outside suppliers to implement the planning/replenishment process, while identifying procedures and tools needed to employ these systems. Schedule and implement part change notices (e.g. ECN's) while minimizing obsolescence Past due order management. Minimize expediting time and freight costs for inventory issues.