Materials Planner

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.Location: GainesvilleEmployment Status: Salary Full-TimeFunction: Supply Management/PurchasingPay Range: ($59,773.00 - $89,659.00)Target Bonus: %Req ID: 27414Position SummaryPerform production materials planning activities for The Harris Products Group Gainesville facility. Determine and manage optimal direct and indirect component inventory levels to support production schedules. Execute timely purchase orders with identified supply sources to ensure material availability to production plans and prevent stockouts. Achieve desired inventory and customer service levels in a hybrid MTO and MTS manufacturing planning environment.Key DeliverablesMaintain safe and injury-free workplaceIdentify, establish, and maintain material planning parametersEnsure material availability to production plansGenerate and maintain accurate purchase orders within ERPExpedite and follow-up on open purchase ordersMonitor and analyze Supplier performanceResolve quality issues with suppliersResolve supplier invoice discrepanciesGenerate cost savings ideas and completion of projectsKey Accountability MetricsEnvironment, Health, and Safety metricsCustomer Service (OTIF- On Time, In Full)Inventory Days of Supply (DSI)Inventory Excess and Obsolescence (E&O)Inventory StockoutSupplier On-Time DeliverySupplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) turnaround timeAged Open Purchase OrdersAged Unpaid Supplier InvoicesKey Responsibilities And Essential FunctionsWork closely with internal customers, which includes operations, production planning, customer service, quality, engineering, and salesDetermine and manage replenishment strategies in ERP systemPrepare and issue purchase orders in a timely manner to suppliersCoordinate and communicate effectively with suppliersTrack inbound supply to maintain accurate delivery dates in ERPTrack Supplier contract volumes and changes to terms and conditionsEngage with Procurement strategic sourcing on supplier performance issuesAnalyze inventory and supply issues for root causes and take corrective actions to resolvePromptly resolve supplier quality and invoice discrepanciesMaintain effective oversight and disposition of Excess and Obsolescence (E&O) inventoryEnsure accurate planning master data in ERP system to drive effective use of systems and tools for planningMaintain effective communications with all key stakeholdersIdentify opportunities for cost, process and supplier performance improvementsOther duties may be assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and or ExperienceRequired: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations or similar degree with three to five years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment.Preferred: Purchasing, Scheduling, or Inventory Management experience, APICS Certification, Six Sigma or Lean implementation experience.Attributes/Skills RequiredStrong working knowledge of MRP systems; Prefer SAP ECC or S4 HANA ERP experienceWorking knowledge of APICS practicesComprehensive knowledge of purchasing processes and proceduresStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage several projects simultaneouslyExcellent working knowledge of Excel and Word; Prefer advanced Excel (Pivot Tables) and some business analytics tool use (Tableau, PowerBI)Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal/external customers/suppliers and co-workers; Represent HPG in a professional mannerGood interpersonal and communication skillsAnalytical with a proactive “Hands On” approach to problem solving and continuous improvementCore Competencies Required from EmployeesMaintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.Is a Team Player – Has the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve work task at hand.Uses Sound Judgement / Integrity – Takes action that is well-reasoned, which represents the best interest of the business.Achieves Quality Results – Flawlessly executes on objectives to ensure the long-term success of the organization.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports and business correspondenceAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customersMathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situationsAbility to understand the logic of MRP systemsReasoning AbilityAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described in the Harris Products Group Physical Demand Form are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.