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Materials Planner III

Sunrise Systems Inc

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$43 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Blackout, Business Skills, Calendar Management, Cargo/Freight, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Forecasting, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Software, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Moving, Materials Analysis, Materials Management, Materials Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Operational Support, Order Management, Order Processing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehouse Coordination, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Materials Planner III
Job ID: 26-01976
Location: Chicago, IL, 60629
Duration: 05 months on W2 contract
 
Description:
 
Onsite- "1st shift (7am-3:30pm)
Must be flexible as sometimes additional coverage is needed (i.e., 8:00am to 5:00pm)"
 
"Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Client?
 
This position is responsible for managing finite scheduling and SAP APO master data for the plant. The role determines how much product can be produced in a certain time period, taking limitations on different resources into consideration, and ensuring it is done as efficiently as possible. This person will be the liaison to corporate Product Supply and collaborate with all cross-functional teams to ensure the needs of the business are met. Additionally, this position is also responsible for creation of process orders, managing and executing orders for ingredient materials for the plant, and maintaining floor & system inventory accuracy to provide an uninterrupted supply of materials for the manufacturing process while preventing waste & following all policies and procedures of the company.
 
How you will contribute
 
You will:
 
1- Finite Scheduling
 
  • Maintains all SAP APO master data to ensure constant stream of accurate information:
 
  • Blackout Calendar
  • Min Lot Size/Rouding Values
  • Production Versions
  • Master Recipes/BOMs
  • Run Rates
  • Loss Factors
  • Changeover Matrices
 
  • b) Convert weekly SNP orders to PPDS planned orders as production plans roll into the finite window.
  • c) Hold weekly scheduling meetings with Product Supply to determine necessary changes to the plant's production schedule.
  • d) Work cross-functionally to ensure all labor, material, and operational inputs can support the aligned schedule- hold internal scheduling meetings with all key team members.
  • e) Sequence PPDS planned orders in the finite window to reflect production plans for deployment.
  • f) Create and close process orders for each week's production and adjust daily as necessary.
  • g) Manage master compliance to schedule by ensuring Lag2 plans are equivalent to process orders in current week and no volume has been lost.
  • h) Maintain daily CTS report and notify Product Supply as issues arise.
  • Hold quarterly blackout calendar reviews with internal team members to capture all necessary downtimes.
 
2- Material Management
 
  • Work closely with Suppliers, Transportation, HQ Material Management, and Procurement group to ensure materials are not shorted for production via use of processes to confirm order receipts at the suppliers, and their acknowledgement of delivering on our required date and quantity.
  • Ensure of a process and relationship with suppliers where they proactively and timely report any production or shipping/carrier issues, and enlist supplier, Trans or HQ help to preempt any threat of shortage.
  • Execute Change Notifications, ordering the new materials & exiting the old as the Change Notifications direct.
  • Coordinate with warehouse receiving as materials come in to ensure timely receipt of ingredients are physically in the system. Monitor the receiving process for timely entry into SAP.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of data to manufacturing applications (SAP) to update changes in orders and inventory of materials. Keep SAP accurate in real time.
  • Responsible for bulk cargo delivery schedule updates to accommodate changes in the production schedule, perform status checks to validate the capacity of silos/tanks, and manage silo/tanks and storage space for receipt of materials. This includes the yearly silo cleaning process.
 
3- Quality
 
  • When obsolete and/or unusable materials are on site, manage the identification and coordination of the destruction or movement of materials. This includes coordinating bulk evacuation if necessary.
  • Manage quality holds and the inventory shelf-life. Execute vendor complaints & returns for credit for quality reject materials.
 
4- Inventory
 
  • Coordinate & execute inventory Cycle Counts weekly with posting and root cause analysis the variances.
  • Monitor and manage the capacity and yard management.
  • Provide information and analysis on inventory of materials to support the decision-making process related to the management of inventory levels and risk/opportunity management. Proposal actions to avoid using expired or obsolete materials &/or request for exception with Quality accordingly.
 
5) Warehouse
 
  • Involved in all materials warehouse projects/initiatives (cost savings, renovations, ramp-ups, flexibility projects, plant trials, etc) through cross-functional support and Lean Six Sigma methodology to provide continuous improvement in the processes and procedures for the facility.
  • Assist with general warehouse supervision and management. Especially in regard to daily audits and checks.
  • Back-up for other staff positions within Warehouse team
 
What you will bring
 
  • A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
  • Strong operational & supply chain experience in FMCG/Client industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance or 5s or LEAN or 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards
  • Strong financial & business acumen, project management skills
  • Knowledge of Material & Production planning & inventory control, Warehouse, Material movement.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
 
Supervision skill (preferred)
 
  • Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
  • Strong relationship building & communication skills
  • Self-Motivation with ability to make decision with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work under pressure & maintain flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Action oriented
  • Vendor management
  • Knowledge of SAP APO and SAP ECC(proficient experience preferred)
  • What you need to know about this position:
 
Working Relationships:
 
  • Reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager/Materials Manager
  • Liaison to plant functional managers
  • Daily direct contact with Headquarters Materials Managers, Planners, and Procurement
  • Daily direct contact with Freight Carriers and Vendors
  • Daily direct contact with warehouse handler and plant operators
 
Job specific requirements:
 
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
  • Excellent Time Management Skills
  • Strength in the ability to multi-tasking, strong influencing skill, attention to detail, analytical skill, and ability to deal with ambiguity, and influence in a matrixed environment
  • Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to meet business demands
  • Possess a basic financial understanding to ensure results are delivered on time and in full
 
Education / Certifications:
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, and Business
  • Or 3-5 years in relevant Work Experience in Material Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Purchasing, and/or Forecasting
  • Knowledge of SAP APO and SAP ECC usage (proficient experience preferred)
 
Work schedule:
 
M-F 1st Shift mostly - Flexibility required for this position.
 
Compensation:
 
The hourly rate for this position is between $40.00-$43.00 per hour.  
 
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
 
Benefits:
 
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.
 
Contact:
Madhu Sudhan J:  madhu.s@sunrisesys.com | 319-242-4032 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com
 

About the Company

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Sunrise Systems Inc

Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

  • Business, management, and technical fields
  • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
  • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
  • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

  • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
  • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
  • Data processing and data migration
  • Application re-engineering and platform migration
  • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.sunrisesys.com/

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