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Material Planner

Material Planner

Smiths GroupElmwood Park, Illinois, USA
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

STS Aerospace  is looking for a  Material Planner  to join our growing team!

In this critical role youll be responsible for ensuring the timely flow of materials to support manufacturing operations maintaining supplier performance and driving inventory efficiency. Youll play a key role in building strong supplier relationships and ensuring product availabilityall while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications : Key Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain supplier schedules to reflect accurate delivery commitments.
  • Proactively manage supplier performance address delinquencies and develop recovery plans as needed.
  • Communicate upcoming supplier issues to internal stakeholders especially to the Kreisler team.
  • Expedite critical materials throughout the supply chain including managing dock-to-stock processes.
  • Elevate material shortages or risks across the organization in a timely and solutions-focused manner.
  • Ensure availability of materials to meet production requirements.
  • Maintain optimal inventory levelsminimizing excess while ensuring production continuity.
  • Participate in physical inventory activities and maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Enter daily receipts and service transactions accurately and promptly.
  • Communicate clearly courteously and effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Foster strong supplier relationships based on trust responsiveness and mutual accountability.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • Consistently achieve 100% On-Time Delivery (OTD)  performance with assigned suppliers.
  • Develop strong collaborative relationships  with internal teams and external suppliers based on trust accountability and clear communication.
  • Communicate with clarity and professionalism especially when navigating challenges or delays.
  • Proactively identify and resolve potential issues  before they impact production.
  • Support team alignment  through open dialogue collaboration and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Make confident timely decisions  that keep production moving and stakeholders informed.
  • Continuously seek improvement staying curious adaptable and focused on optimizing processes.
  • Additional Information :

    Benefits :

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

    At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc)

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Kanban,Inventory Control,Purchasing,Maximo,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Manufacturing,MRP

    Department / Functional Area : Procurement

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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