Material Planner Intern - Supply Chain

Company: Knowlton Development Corporation
Location: Saddle Brook
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description Position: Material Planner Intern Department: Purchasing Dept Reporting Structure: Reports to Purchasing Manager Reporting to this position: No direct reports BASIC FUNCTION Assist the Purchasing Dept with PO entry, PO monitoring, detailed data entry in both Macola and custom made excel reports the Supply Chain Team uses to help make accurate business decisions. Frequently communicate with vendors via phone & email, concerning purchase orders, deliveries and any anticipated issues. Correspond with Account Management, Planning, Warehouse and Finance departments. RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, issue, confirm and troubleshoot purchase orders from placement to in house delivery
• Assist and aid RM Planners with the Stock Equation Report to capture shop order alterations to keep a healthy inventory flow
• Assist and aid RM Planners with purchase orders clean ups on a bi-weekly basis
• Update appropriate trackers and alert overall team of any raw supply disruption or issues that has an impact to overall business
• Update raw material lead times, pack size, pricing etc. in Macola MRP system for accuracy
• Responsible for requesting missing documents (CoA/SDS/Packing list etc.)
• Perform other related duties as assigned. SKILLS & ABILITIES
  --- Must be a 2022 to 2024 graduate
  --- Must have basic English oral, written and communication skills.
  --- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, excel tables), Word and Outlook.
  --- Ability to work independently.
  --- Basic Math skills required.
  --- Ability to professionally interact with outside vendor sources.
  --- Organized and efficient in time management skills.
  --- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with important deadline.
  --- Computer literacy required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  --- While performing duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to work on computer for up to 4 hours or more per day. EDUCATION / TRAINING
  --- High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Minimum of 3-5 years of general administrative experience in a manufacturing environment. A combination of vocational training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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