DHL Supply Chain · 7 hours ago
Packaging Materials Planner II
Annville, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDHL Supply Chain is seeking a Packaging Materials Planner II to lead in a dynamic business unit. The role involves planning, purchasing, and procuring packaging materials while managing relationships with vendors and ensuring customer demands are met.
DeliveryLogisticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Plans, purchases and procures packaging materials for DHL site(s) against the customer requirements
Coordinates changes in production status and supply issues with suppliers, site operations and the customer
Solicits & evaluates material cost quotes from approved suppliers
Manages and maintains relationships with key vendors
Analyzes customer production forecasts
Purchases and procures packaging materials to meet customer demands, ensuring appropriate inventory levels and savings targets are met and expediting as needed
Utilizes planning software system to determine replenishment levels needed for customer accounts and orders packaging materials accordingly, determining the appropriate amount of materials necessary to meet current and forecasted production levels
Releases packaging materials into production against customer requirements
Communicates production delays and vendor issues to customer and decides best course of action to address the issue and meet customer demands
Tracks supply markets, meets with key vendors to evaluate supplies, and presents changes / recommendations to customers
Addresses issues with packaging materials with vendors, including quality, quantity, scheduling, etc
Meets with vendor sales representatives to evaluate supplies and make suggestions for changes and cost savings to customers
Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies for assigned customers
Identifies root cause and corrective action for any unavailable or aging materials
Develops, implements, and maintains departmental reporting as required by Management or customer utilizing appropriate systems and developed worksheets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, logistics, or equivalent work experience, required
1-2 year of experience in purchasing, materials management, manufacturing, or other supply chain accountabilities, required
1-3 years managing inventory levels, required
Preferred
2-5 years of experience in purchasing / buying in a warehouse environment, preferred
Certification in APICS or Lean Six Sigma, preferred
Benefits
Excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life)
401K plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Company
DHL Supply Chain
DHL Supply Chain is a logistics specialist that provides warehousing, transportation, and integrated services components.
Founded in 1969Westerville, Ohio, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2005-12-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Hendrik Venter
Chief Executive Officer
Orkun Saruhanoglu
CEO Middle East & Africa
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