Materials Planner jobs in Florence, AL

Responsibilities for Materials Manager
• Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
•Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery
• Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory
•Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members
•Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
• Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
•Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
•Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions

Qualifications for Materials Manager
•3 years' experience in logistics role or related experience
•Ability to lead team members
•Customer service-oriented

• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
•Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting
• Ability to solve problems swiftly
•Excellent organizational and leadership skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office