Summary: Material Planner coordinates activities involved with procuring primarily, but not limited to, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, MRO goods and services, and supplies for the organization.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate operational buying activities to insure a continuous supply of materials as required by manufacturing or system demands.
• Analyze and create material releases to suppliers according customer demand.
• Conduct mid and long term material planning/forecasting and ordering.
• Maintain inventory targets according to the logistics strategy and demand.
• Track material from release until its arrival at the plant. Ensure correctness of received deliveries.
• For MRO purchases, confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Select new products for purchase by testing, observing or examining item. Estimate values according to knowledge of market price and obtain necessary approvals.
• Implement continuous improvement of supply chain processes. Participate in cost savings program and provide suggestions, and implements, savings ideas on at least an annual basis
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, delivery and inventories.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of problem and take corrective action.
• Maintain good relations with key suppliers to ensure their commitment to our company
• Manage Return to Vendor (RTV) process to ensure timely processing of non-conforming materials and adequate inventory levels for production required parts.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• 3+ years of material planning experience required.
• A four-year degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience and good working knowledge with SAP or other MRP system required.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication required.
• Customer focus and negotiation skills required.

About ConMet:

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, structural castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.
ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

Diversity & Inclusion Pledge:

At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity. We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted and have a sense of belonging.
Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent base salary and targeted annual bonus structure
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection
• Innovative vacation plan
• Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Company 401k program match
• Wellness reimbursement

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.