Material planning agent 2 - united states, atlanta
material planning agent 2 - fulton industrial park, atlanta, ga - $60k-$70k - onsite - hybrid - direct hire
about this opportunity as a material planning agent 2, you'll be responsible for the planning, delivery, quality, and inventory investments of all raw material and purchased products to support manufacturing needs and customer on-time shipments relative to suppliers.
***"must haves"***
- proficient with mrp/erp
- ability to read and understand drawings/specifications in support of daily tasks.
-have 2 years of experience with an associate or bachelor's degree -or- 4-5 years experience with no degree.
what you'll do you'll have opportunities to speak up, solve problems, lead others, and be an owner every day as you . . .
travel to suppliers when required;10%
ensure raw material flow to manufacturing areas by coordinating and communicating with suppliers, inventory control, production, engineering, etc.
communicate with accounting, purchasing, and finance to resolve pricing, transportation, set-up charges, or other supplier-related invoicing issues.
develop and control inventory strategies and investments to support manufacturing needs while ensuring the best possible utilization of inventory space and dollars, as well as inventory accuracy.
support the development and implementation of new strategies relative to materials management processes.
work with and support supplier development by providing updates and information to supplier development managers and supplier commodity managers.
work with new product engineers and new product development to represent material strategies, manufacturing needs, and supplier development in new product development and implementation.
work with quality engineers to resolve quality-related issues as needed. you'll be responsible for the resolution and communication of these issues with suppliers utilizing the herman miller ncm system and other resources as needed.
perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
sound like you? you might be just who we’re looking for if you have . . .
an associate's degree in business or a related field or equivalent, and/or two to four years of related experience.
a demonstrated ability to work in an environment with frequently changing priorities and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
a demonstrated ability to build networks and relationships both within and outside the organization.
demonstrated communication skills and the ability to successfully explore alternatives and points of view to reach an agreement that all parties support and accept.
the ability to be a team player that can work with others to accomplish similar goals yet be able to work independently.
a good understanding of manufacturing, production, and scheduling processes, as well as overall business capabilities for herman miller.
knowledge of material requirements planning, scheduling, and lean initiatives (preferred).
the ability to handle confidential information.
the ability to perform all essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations.
our values
our values speak to our shared beliefs. they describe how we live our purpose through the way we lead, the way we see one another, and the way we approach our work.
we are difference-makers reflects our commitments to creating places that matter, to being a good neighbor in our communities, and to using business as a force for good.
we are all extraordinary is our statement about the worth of individuals and our commitment to help everyone reach their full potential.
we are better together demonstrates how challenging one another, making room for everyone, and working and winning as one makes us stronger.
who we hire simply put, we hire everyone. we are comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. here, you can bring your whole self to work. we’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
travel: yes, 10 % of the time
shift: first
work schedule: 8am-5pm; hybrid (3 days onsite/ 2 days remote)
