Vendor Planner Job Description
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Our organization is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Vendor Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing proactive communication with suppliers, ensuring accurate tracking of materials, fulfillment of requirements, and timely ASN submissions.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (MM/PP modules), and a solid understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and production planning. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with EDI/Web EDI platforms are highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage proactive communication with suppliers to ensure accurate tracking of materials, fulfillment of requirements, and timely ASN submissions.
* Ensure suppliers are using EDI or Web EDI platforms to avoid order transmissions via email.
* Monitor demand vs. coverage for raw materials to maintain inventory levels in line with defined targets.
* Ensure proper SAP configuration for each material and supplier, including settings such as MOQ, transit time, rounding value, planning calendar, and transport terms.
* Coordinate material pickup requests and follow-up with the Transportation team by entering data into SharePoint.
* Ensure timely receipt of purchase orders and correct quantities, following up with the Warehouse team until production lines are fully supplied and downtime is avoided.
* Identify, anticipate, and mitigate supply risks or issues, while leveraging ERP functionalities to implement improvement tools.
* Perform regular inventory checks in line-side supermarkets to verify ERP stock accuracy.
* Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly through on-time delivery reporting.
* Collaborate with the Purchasing Department on managing materials for new projects that are not yet in SOP (Start of Production).
* Ensure compliance with agreed transit times with contracted transport companies to avoid costly special shipments.
* Maintain material in transit within optimal limits to prevent excess inventory that could negatively impact operational efficiency.
Required Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a technical course (level 5) or degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Technical course (level 5) or degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
* Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (MM/PP modules).
* Solid understanding of logistics processes, inventory management, and production planning.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Experience with EDI/Web EDI platforms for supplier communication is highly desirable.
* Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis tools) and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) are often required.
Benefits
Our organization offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Others
As a Vendor Planner, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for supply chain management. You will also have the chance to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing training and education programs.
Additional Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Health insurance.
* Paid time off.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.