Job Title: Supply Management Planner I
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension/conversion
Location: Dubuque, IA 52001
Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Overtime may be required
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Describe:
Job Summary
The Supply Management Planner I will work directly with suppliers to manage delivery schedules, expedite materials, maintain inventory levels, and ensure production requirements are met. The role focuses on supplier performance, material availability, logistics, and resolving supply issues to prevent production disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate with suppliers regarding schedule releases and delivery plans.
- Schedule purchased materials based on production requirements, inventory levels, EOQs, and replenishment needs.
- Expedite direct materials to ensure production runs without disruption.
- Conduct supplier meetings to review delinquent orders and establish acceptable delivery plans.
- Monitor supplier performance and work with Supply Management teams to develop corrective actions.
- Analyze and resolve past-due orders and proactively communicate supply risks to stakeholders.
- Resolve shipping and receiving issues to support timely supplier payments.
- Maintain delivery plans for assigned parts to ensure production needs are satisfied.
- Perform inventory-control checks for quantity, quality, and availability.
- Investigate supplier and supply issues and recommend timely corrective actions.
- Collect information on cost drivers, market conditions, innovation opportunities, and alternative suppliers.
- Review operational processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor contract performance and provide information for contract negotiations or renewals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply-chain issues and improve processes.
- Support stakeholder meetings, actions, and events.
- Maintain accurate supply and logistics information and prepare reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask and reprioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze information from multiple sources.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to align urgency with appropriate action.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic experience with office or operational systems.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Supply management experience.
- Experience in material flow, supplier development, logistics, or operations.
- SAP experience.
- Experience with procurement, inventory management, or supplier performance.
- Strong interest in working collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
- Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
- Ideally a degree in Business/Management,Engineering/Technology, or Supply Management, or equivalent related experience.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal teams. They should be able to manage multiple priorities, resolve past-due material issues, monitor supplier performance, and ensure parts are available when needed to support production.
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