Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. Material Planner for a contract opportunity with our client in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Overview

The role involves managing supply requirements, building partnerships with suppliers, and ensuring on-time delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams. It requires data-driven decision support and participation in improvement projects to enhance supply chain effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy supply requirements to the supply base via MRP to achieve production, inventory, and cost objectives.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, challenges, and resolution.
• Work closely with the supplier base to ensure On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance.
• Proactively communicate with all levels of the organization on material-related issues.
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports, and other analyses as needed.
• Provide data-driven decision support through what-if and scenario planning.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to manage system parameters and meet inventory goals.
• Work closely with Purchasing Global Supply team to improve supplier performance.
• Support new product roll out by assisting in establishing the supply chain effectivity date.
• Participate and lead improvement projects that deliver benefits to the organization.
• Review inventory levels and modify orders for stock replenishment.
• Track metrics on assigned activities to drive results and continuous improvements.
• Lead meetings related to part shortages, supplier constraints, and planning.
• Handle other projects or assignments as needed.
• Direct and support the allocation of resources for material handling responsibilities.
• Hold employees accountable for following processes and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Supply Chain
• Minimum 2 years of Material Planning experience in an automotive or volume manufacturing environment
• One or more years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Requirements

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
• Must be able to analyze, evaluate and react to issues affecting the manufacturing schedule.
• Strong knowledge of MRP processes; SAP experience, with understanding of discrete manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to present clear recommendations.
• Demonstrate skills in supplier operational and relationship management.
• Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy necessary to positively influence others.
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop result-driven data, lead meetings, and create presentations.
• Travel may be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.