Material Planner

Material Planner Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Material Planner for a contract position in Providence, RI.

The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension. Position Summary: This position coordinates and expedites the material requirements needed to support the client's electrical Transmission, Substation, and Distribution operations.

It is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the material requirements process and for developing business process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of supplying materials to client's field forces. The Material Planner directs the demand for materials by evaluating materials requests (MRs) and determining the optimal tactical supply chain for ensuring the right material is delivered to the right location according to the work management schedule. This position works independently with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Duties include reviewing and revising material requests that flow from the client's work management process. Ensures that MRs comply with the various supply chain strategies for the material demand they represent. Identifies and resolves material holds and bottlenecks to ensure that work management schedules are not impacted.

Recommends alternative materials and strategies for meeting the MR need dates Optimizes the flow of materials from the client's central distribution center, the Systems Facility Center (SFC), laydown yards, and the local service centers across client service territory. Recommends the levels and location of inventory to ensure the optimal supply chain for meeting the needs of client field workforces. Communicates and coordinates material demand and material sources between project management teams, the regional logistics services employees and the material buyers.

Negotiate with suppliers to expedite client deliveries based on need-by dates in project schedules Evaluate alternate sources of supply and make award decisions if the original supplier cannot meet the specified need by date. Identifies and develops plans for forecasting material demand and seasonal usage. Coordinates material delivery with the Logistics Services organization upon direction from the field . • Perform goods receipts for purchase orders.

Provide reporting to internal customers and contractors. Establish/maintain professional relationships with suppliers, based on the highest ethical business practices as set forth in the Standards of Conduct and Integrity and the client’s Supply Chain Policies. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related fields. 0-Two to four years of experience in materials requirements planning, procurement, manufacturing, scheduling and/or related disciplines.

Experience using ERP, procurement, or work management systems. Demonstrated analytical skills. Experience with using EXCEL, including the ability to create v-lookups and pivot tables.

Strong verbal and written communications skills Ability to travel throughout the client service territory. Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines. Demonstrated time management skills.

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