Supply Chain Planner

Title: Supply Chain Planner

Location: Muncie, IN

Hire Type: Contract to hire

Target hourly rate: $25-30.00

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Duties:

Negotiates price and terms with suppliers

Develops and maintains reliable suppliers, including new supplies

Responds to changing market price trends and availability to material services

Makes decisions and/or recommendations having substantial impact on plant operation and performance

Negotiates settlement on rejected or defective material

Provides follow-up assistance in assuring maximum schedule performance

Procure quality material

Implement cost reductions on supplier products

Monitors and controls inventory of purchased parts

Coordinates implementation of Engineering changes as they affect purchased material

Qualifications:

College graduate, or equivalent experience

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex

Ability to read blueprints and understand basic Engineering documents

Basic math skills to forecast all material demands

Must be able to travel as required

Knowledge of unit Purchasing and Material Department operations

Knowledge of commodities and materials being purchased

Proficient computer knowledge

APICS and/or CPM

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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