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Robert Half Supply Chain Planner in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description We are looking for a dedicated Supply Chain Planner to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, ensuring smooth material flow and supporting production operations. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational and analytical skills.
Responsibilities:
• Manage vendor sales order material requests, ensuring material availability through detailed analysis and coordination with other planners.
• Communicate changes to production plans and proactively address scheduling, material, and manufacturing challenges to prevent work stoppages.
• Process inventory reservations from approved requisitions, create sales orders, and ensure accurate material allocation to cost centers.
• Generate and share key performance metrics related to schedule commitments, material status, and documentation accuracy with relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with purchasing staff to expedite material shortages and maintain efficient inventory management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to adapt to changing schedules and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Utilize supply chain systems, including Oracle, to streamline production scheduling and inventory processes.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when handling numbers, dates, and inventory data.
• Support global supply chain operations by managing logistics and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in planning within a low-volume, high-value manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain systems, preferably Oracle, and production scheduling methodologies.
• Proficiency in handling purchase requests, inventory reserves, and material planning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• High tolerance for changing schedules and frequent reprioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly with numbers and dates.
• Competence in using popular business software applications to support supply chain processes.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to volatile market conditions and customer preferences.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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