Job Details

MAU is hiring a Material Planner for our client in Piedmont, SC. As a Material Planner, you will ensure accurate and timely material planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination to support production and inventory objectives. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401k

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

Required Education and Experience

• High school GED or diploma with diversified procurement and negotiation experience accepted in lieu of a degree

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced work environment with scheduling and materials management responsibilities

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree or some college

General Requirements

• Exhibit an objective, fair, and professional attitude aligned with company principles

• Follow company policies and employee handbook expectations

• Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in a positive work environment

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills in a continuous improvement environment

• Support all customer quality standards and company standards

• Perform daily cross-functional job assignments per established procedures and work instructions

• Maintain respect, cooperation, ethical conduct, and fair dealing with internal and external customers and suppliers

• Understand employee rights under OSHA, EEOC, and FLSA

• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Maintain strong math skills

• Demonstrate strong computer platform skills (QAD preferred)

• Demonstrate computer, Windows NT, and organizational skills

• Be available for inventory counting as required (including weekends and holidays)

• Be willing to cross-train to fill other roles

Essential Functions

• Follow safety rules and maintain a safe and healthful workplace

• Train employees, report unsafe acts or conditions, and correct or recommend health and safety improvements

• Report all accidents or injuries immediately and participate in investigations and completion of action items

• Maintain knowledge of workplace health and safety for employees, the public, and visitors

• Participate in continuous improvement programs to meet departmental performance objectives (inventory accuracy, inventory turns, premium freight)

• Ensure accurate and timely material releases to suppliers

• Purchase and order recurring and non-recurring items to support production and assembly departments

• Establish lead times and minimum inventory requirements for on-time ordering and delivery in a JIT environment

• Coordinate production releases with component suppliers per supplier agreements

• Assist leaders in reconciling variances and implementing corrective actions

• Track and record data for department KPI's

• Reduce overhead budget annually through competitive sourcing and price reductions

• Act as backup to the Purchasing Manager when required

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Working Conditions

• Work in environments with alcohols, solvents, paints, or plastic sanding dust

Physical Demands

• Stand or walk for a minimum of eight (8) hours, including frequent stair use

• Lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally

• Work below the knees and above the shoulders

• Wear a respirator when needed

• Have good close vision and the ability to distinguish color with or without corrective lenses

• Hear alarms with or without hearing aids

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

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