MRO PLANNER

The Ideal Group • Kansas City, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a confident, computer-savvy addition to our Indirect Materials team here in Fairfax, KS. This position is full-time and in person. The ideal candidate will be familiar with situations with a sense of urgency - a necessity in the supply chain industry. The MRP Planner handles a high volume of independent work, so time management, follow-up, and prioritizing will be necessary. Strong problem-solving abilities and on-the-fly decision-making are needed to be successful in this role. We are a small team and are in constant communication with each other to complete projects and long-term goals. Being able to contribute to the individual role and to the team's overall mission is very important.

Requirements

• Experience with purchasing, expediting, MRP systems
• Advanced Excel skills – specifically VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables
• Purchasing or inventory management background
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and the customer
• Knowledge, skill, and experience related to working with computers and a variety of computer systems/programs. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Skill in evaluating data, looking for trends, determining the appropriate course of action, and gaining acceptance of recommendations.
• Ability to follow directives faithfully and work without close supervision.
• Understands urgency and reacts accordingly
• Organizational and follow-up skills

Responsibilities

• Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet maintenance requirements and minimum safety stock levels

Benefits

• medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available)
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire
• Paid time off
• 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed