Materials Planner 2

If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!   In this position you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials by creating and analyzing product and supplier forecasts.

  You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate with sales and operations, assist with new product transition plans, and work with key suppliers to support fulfillment programs to maintain smooth operations.

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:



* Develop effective forecasts by gathering and analyzing data to establish historical trends and incorporate predictive inputs from cross-functional areas to balance business needs


* Create key supplier forecasts to support demand plans, optimize inventory, and align with contractual obligations


* Collaborate with supply chain and key suppliers to establish and maintain supplier stocking programs to improve delivery flexibility in support of our dynamic business needs. 


* Propose and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy


* Manage forecasts to support new product introductions and transitions, and disposition of material driven by engineering change requests.


* Establish the proper planning methods to support a Plan For Every Part (PFEP) and maintain safety stock levels, min-max and other part parameters as needed using industry standard methodologies to achieve optimal inventory levels


* Prepare and maintain management reports as needed 


* Expand knowledge of industry best practices and the Systems and Software business to be a subject matter expert that can be an advocate to drive material management decisions

 

Who You Are:

You are a person with a global perspective that steps up to challenges and sees them as opportunities.

You invite input and share ownership and responsibility.

 You are a problem solver and innovator that questions the status quo by proposing creative solutions.

You readily adapt personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior.

You deliver clear, problem-focused communication to fit the audience.

You deal comfortably with ambiguity and can balance internal and external customer requirements.

You identify and seize new opportunities.

You are committed to excellence for yourself.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:



* Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other relevant fields


* 5 years’ experience in similar role


* Experience using ERP/MRP systems 


* Excellent English


* Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications


* Required travel 15%

 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:



* Knowledge of Oracle MRP


* Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence others


* Analytical mind with strong attention to detail


* Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills


* Strong communication and presentation skills


* MBA a plus


* Supply Chain ind...