Material Planner

Facil pioneered the full-service concept for fastening technologies; our services span the early concept and design phase throughout the product’s entire lifecycle, allowing us to minimize the complexity and costs across the entire fastener and C-parts value chain.  We are always looking for passionate, talented people to become part of our Global Facil Family.  Our dedicated team of Fasteneers are entrepreneurial, highly motivated by change and innovation, and focused on connecting with the dreams of our customers to consistently deliver the highest value possible at all times. 

Position Summary:

Our Material Planners act as the liaison between customers and suppliers and are the first point of contact.  The Material Planner is responsible for processing customer demand by placing, scheduling, and managing orders with suppliers.  This position reports directly to the Branch Manager and works closely with branch operations as well as other members of the FSP Operations and Purchasing division.  Compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with the opportunity for continuous professional growth and development. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process customer demand by placing, scheduling, and managing orders with suppliers
• Manage the Material Resource Planning (MRP) preparation and follow up of mailbox errors
• Maintain data integrity of the Material Resource Planning (MRP) parameters
• Review open orders and expedite material if necessary
• Monitor stock level
• Follow up on marketplace list if required for the specific branch
• Manage changes and implementations of new parts and change over parts
• Optimize packaging
• Prepare applicable customs documentation
• Report on packaging and manage customer portals when applicable
• Actively support and serve as a role model for company mission and core values
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equal experience required.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in material planning is a plus.
• Quantitative and analytical capabilities; ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex information and apply to practical situations.
• Experience with SAP is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills; proven track record of building and maintaining relationships while maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality.
• Proven history of personal initiative, efficiency, attention to detail, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and performing quality work within deadlines with or without supervision.
• PC proficiency required, including MS Office. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning package is a plus.

Offer

Would you like to work in a highly professional international and multi-cultural environment? A positive, no-nonsense ‘can do’ and ‘let’s do’ company culture in which learning and development are highly stimulated? Are you ready to share your entrepreneurial ideas and grow together with us?

Then Facil is the company for you!

Besides an international atmosphere with lots of growth opportunities, Facil offers a training program based upon your individual competences. An interesting responsibility remunerated with an attractive salary package is available.