We are actively seeking a Manufacturing Material Planner to join our team in Benson, MN or Willmar, MN.

Our client is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands. Their Agricultural Brands supply 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and their Construction Equipment Brands deliver a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, our client has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, their 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop suppliers in regard to improving their delivery performance
• Analyze MRP to ensure firm period schedule changes get incorporated into the supplier delivery schedule
• Firm orders in a timely fashion to allow the suppliers enough time to fulfill company needs
• Minimize obsolescence exposure for parts that engineering intends on changing
• Coordinate expedites from suppliers as needed to support production needs
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels ensuring the suppliers ship on time
• Work with suppliers to ensure they can meet the future capacity needs

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree - preferably in Logistics Engineering or High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years Material Planning experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Adept at IT systems and Microsoft Office products - Access, Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio and Project.
• Knowledge of Auto Cad preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self- starter demonstrates initiative and commitment.
• Excellent organizational and management skills, about to work in fast paced, team environment.

This is a Direct Hire opportunity!

Location: Onsite - Benson, MN OR Willmar, MN

Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 plus 401k/Benefits and potential for 5% bonus