Purchasing / Material Planning Analyst

General Descripton: The Material Planning Analyst is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedules and customer needs

Essential Functions:

• Utilize MRP reports to create purchase orders for inventory and discrete project work. Follow purchase order delegation of authority matrix
• Replenish outside processed materials to support production plans and satisfy customer requirements.
• Expedite and track delivery of material to support extraordinary or emergency demand and restore customer’s capacity to operate.
• Reduce inventory levels by reducing lead times and analyzing demand so as to calculate re-order levels that meet or exceed target inventory turns.
• Undertake and complete assigned RFQ activities so as to benchmark costs and achieve material cost savings.
• Regularly consult with departmental management to review Machine Shop schedules and part production accuracy.
• Assist inventory cycle counter in resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
• Utilize lot size and cost information to make informed make/buy decisions as needed.
• Set-up new parts with accurate supplier information and maintenance same through lifecycle of these same part(s). .
• Training in all company and role/function policies and procedures.
• Completion of annual standard cost roll drill.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, as evidenced by an ability to interact with internal customers, vendors, and suppliers of various interpersonal styles.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid basic knowledge of inventory control and storage.
• Ability to calculate simple to complex arithmetic problems with accuracy.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Strong project management skillset; detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of best practices in customer service

Required Education and Experience:

• Two year college or university program certificate preferred.
• Two to four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to satisfy AFSI ITAR requirements.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the Material Planning Analyst job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Material Planning Analyst will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Material Planning Analyst job. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderately quiet. Cubicles and workshops are in an open environment set-up.

Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Material Planning Analyst’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Material Planning Analyst's job.

While performing the responsibilities of the Material Planning Analyst's job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, type or feel. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Amphenol Fiber Systems International is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.