Liebherr USA · 4 days ago
Procurement Planner
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLiebherr USA is a company that has expanded its operations in the United States since 1970. The Procurement Planner ensures that required materials are ordered and delivered on time while collaborating with various departments to optimize material flow.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Coordinates all MRP system driven activities to procurement of a commodity from the purchase order placed through delivery, including follow up and expediting of open purchase orders
Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule
Works in collaboration with Production Planning, Warehouse Logistics and the Procurement Buyer to optimize the materials flow and the packaging
Re-Evaluates order parameters for commodities on an ongoing basis depending on commodity and supplier
Optimizes inventory levels based on changes and evaluation of order parameters
Maintains the purchase commitment in the LME MRP system. Ultimate goal is to reduce open PO line items past due per supplier
Notifies suppliers about engineering changes and adjusts open PO’s according to suppliers cut in date. Coordinates with Production Planning
Works out supplier shipping/receiving errors in cooperation with Warehouse Logistics so that invoices can get paid on time
Arranges direct shipping to customers via air or sea freight in case of truck down situations in the field
Attends Liebherr’s weekly shortage meeting to discuss short items and find solutions in cooperation with Production Planning
Analysis of internal and external processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Business or similar) with 1 – 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous material planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced knowledge of materials planning principles, theories, processes
Knowledge of international terms of trade (Incoterms)
Good verbal and written skills
Ability to facilitate cross functional teams
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, fractions, ratios to practical situations
Skilled in using logic and reason to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, within fast-changing environment
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of MS Outlook, Contract Management systems; MS Internet Explorer; MS SharePoint; SAP or Infor LN or equivalent ERP system for Order Processing, Inventory, Manufacturing, Cost Calculation system and MS Office
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical documents and specifications, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to general inquiries or complaints from customers or suppliers
Ability to effectively present information to management and suppliers
Travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and passport
Preferred
APICS (CPIM) certification
International procurement experience
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
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