Material Planner

The Kerr Dental portfolio of brands and product solutions spans restoratives, endodontics, and rotary instruments, with a common purpose ofenabling healthy, beautiful smiles while providing an exceptional customer experience globally.Kerrs 130+ year history of innovation began in 1891 in Detroit, Michigan and has since expanded on a global scale to ensure dental professionals receive the consumable products they trust most. Kerrs market-leading brands include OptiBond, SonicFill, Harmonize, MaxCem Elite, and many more. Learn more at Job Description:
Responsible for developing production/supply plans that take into account forecasts, availability of material and manufacturing capacity. Is responsible for identifying and maintaining the appropriate planning parameters in ERP systems to optimize subassembly production and raw material supply plans. May also be responsible for providing materials to manufacturing areas based on planned production schedules and for the appropriate shipping of finished goods to various distribution centers utilizing material handling equipment in support of management policies for customer delivery and inventory levels. Includes planners and inventory control roles.Job Requirements:
Run raw material planning reports, using Oracle ERP, every day to ensure BPA releases will be placed in time.Place BPA Releases/ Standard POs and send them to suppliersStay in contact with suppliers to ensure they will satisfy delivery date needs to avoid Raw Materials stock OutWork closely with quality, production, and Warehouse departments to ensure best performance for Return to Supplier, Inventory Receipt in time, Order placing flexibility due to Customer Demand ChangesWork closely with rest of Supply Chain departmentto Build a good TeamEnsure excellent OTD (On-Time-Delivery) Level of customer orders avoiding stock outs to be competitive in the market and satisfy customers expectations.Develop, execute and follow-up the action plan, KPI and Problem-Solving Process (PSP)Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree in business, engineering, or supply chain managementWork Experience Requirements:
Previous experience of materials planning ideally in a manufacturing environmentCompetences/Skill Requirements:
Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependenciesUnderstanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliersERP systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skillsKnowledge and experience of using Min Max and Kanban planning systems or similarKnowledge of lean techniques may be advantageousOperating Company: