Kelly® Engineering is seeking Mater Data Planner for contract position at manufacturing client in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.  If you’re passionate about bringing the latest professional discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring.
Overview
This position is for a entry level Materials Planning and SIOP professional who is responsible for the Materials Planning and Order Entry System Set-Up process, and for making moderate improvements to systems and processes to enhance performance of work area and team. Works with internal team to develop process improvements and problem solutions. Plans, designs and executes activities that from a system perspective are directly related to the physical creation of products and the functional operation of  facilities. Contains professional and para-professional disciplines.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Executes defined strategy for materials planning and SIOP
  

• Supports the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP in order to optimize utilization of business resources and meet customer delivery expectations
  

• Responsible for the maintenance of indicators that enable visibility to short and long-term market demand such as customer order entry
  

• Identifies appropriate demand streams and establishes data relationship linkages
  

• Works with product development leaders, planning and supply chain teams to understand demand forecasts
  

• Supports robust Master Data Parameters maintenance for planning capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations
  

• Works with Inventory and Planning teams and support definition of PFEP parameters with other MDPs
  

• Supports tracking appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement
  

• Supports the development of processes and plans to improve supply capabilities
  

• Supports the creation and execution of PFEP and maintains master data for purchased parts, sub-assemblies, end items and other parts as required.
  

• Supports continuous management of the master demand schedule, including adherence to all required validations using the best information available, in order to provide long range OE and aftermarket demand visibility in support of financial planning, internal and external capacity management, and the overall SI&OP process.
  

• Support inventory planning settings maintenance to drive part shortage resolution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and prior relevant experience
  

• Good communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
  

• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in SAP or similar ERP system
  

• APICS certification, a plus.
  

• Previous experience in material planning, inventory
  

• Experience in master data creation and maintenance
  

• Prior experience working with and analyzing large data sets
  

• Purchasing/Planning materials management experience
  

• Openness to learning new systems/processes/technologies
  

• Basic Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or CORE
  

• Strong analytical skills
  

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
  

• Problem solver, team player and self starter

What happens next: 
 Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Engineer recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
 

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