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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This supply chain role manages finished goods, raw materials, packaging, and direct material inventories and provides least

cost supply chain solutions while maximizing customer satisfaction. This role balances manufacturing and distribution efficiencies

with working capital constraints and customer service requirements.

This role will backup and assist other Foam Material Planners, including but not limited to working directly with plant operations on

production schedules, entering STOs (Stock Transport Orders), entering and adjusting plant specific SKU level forecasts; perform a

variety of analyses and report generation relating to the management of Foam materials including slow moving and obsolete inventory (SMOI), blocked stock, inventory quality management (IQM), schedule attainment, and Foam weekly sales, production and inventory updates.

The Foam Material Planning Lead drives improvement in service KPI's through the identification, creation & alignment of

valuable services within the material planning span of control. The role is responsible to look across material planning

for impactful continuous improvement opportunities, as an enabler for generating enterprise value. This role is critical to

delivering supply chain productivity initiatives and service improvement via the application of advanced analytics and project

management principles.

Reports to: Materials Management Leader

Span of Control: Individual Contributor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Live the Safety stand and adhere to all safety responsibilities

Inventory Management - adjust & optimize inventory strategies to align with Foam business goals & objectives.

Manufacturing - maintain close alignment with production resources and ensure smooth manufacturing planning and control through finish goods planning and procurement of packaging & direct materials

Supply chain liaison for operations and external suppliers in managing finished good and raw material inventories

Responsible for coordinating activities and communications across the supply chain (materials management, logistics, customer solutions, data)Monitor goods receipts not invoiced (GRNI's) and kick outs to ensure suppliers are paid promptly, root cause and take action to prevent future recurrencesProvide effective and timely information, thoughtful business insights/analytics and business performance evaluations to ensure the business meets their operations planCreates and maintains master data in SAP including material master, vendor master, info records and other key data Participate in or lead business and kaizen teams for various product roll outs and/or productivity projectsThe material planning lead is a strong team player, excellent communicator and provides a positive impact to our fun, dynamic and successful team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

2-5 years' experience in a sourcing, procurement, supply chain, customer service, or materials management role preferred

and/or APICS certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Critical thinking, analytical skills and problem solving

Can operate in a fast paced, day to day operations work environment

Excellent communication skills

Able to be a leader among peers

A sense of curiosity

Able to work independently and with a team in a matrix environment

The ability to manage multiple activities, manage projects, and effectively communicate results

High work standards / qualityDecision making capabilities a must

General supply chain and business acumen

SAP and advanced knowledge of appropriate analytical tools

Highly motivated and results driven

The base salary range for this position is $78,000-$105,000, with the potential for more if the applicant hired has additional related qualifications. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings),

401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation - plus match), liberal paid time off

(vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase

Program - and more.

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Nearest Major Market: Rockford