Material Planner

Reporting to the Material & Supply Chain Manager, the Material Planner is responsible for planning and managing inventory material levels to ensure timely purchase of materials to meet customer and inventory order requirements.

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**WHAT YOU'LL DO**
- Review inventory and open order reports for assigned product line; plan, create and issue purchase and production orders for materials and component parts to meet inventory demands.
- Analyze inventory demands to ensure the most efficient and cost effective planning measures are utilized.
- Review and maintain reorder plans and determine order points for inventory stock levels to meet inventory demands.
- Complete review of technical documentation including drawings, material specifications and other applicable documents to ensure all requirements are understood and accurately documented in purchase and production orders.
- Collaborate with Inside Sales when quoting delivery of materials to meet customer’s needs.
- Consult with internal departments to define order parameters, routing processes and minimum order requirements for new products.
- Review technical requirements of products being purchased to ensure all requirement’s such as material specifications, processes etc. are met.
- Monitor open purchase and production orders to ensure timely delivery. Expedite orders that will negatively impact our ability to meet customer needs.
- Compile and maintain records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, status and location of materials.
- Maintain accurate and updated purchasing and work order records in the ERP system.
- Report on and action price changes, inventory shortages or overruns on purchase orders.
- Report on material shortages or inventory variances to ensure inventory accuracy is maintained.
- Communicate with the Accounting department to resolve any discrepancies as required.
- Ensure all purchase orders issued are to vendors on approved vendors list, supplied by Argus QA. New vendors must be identified and approved by QA prior to purchase order release.
- Participate in yearly physical inventory counts and assist with cycle counts as required. Identify and investigate inaccuracies and material shortages. Make recommendations and participate in process improvements to minimize inaccuracies.
- Participate and provide feedback on training sessions, toolbox meetings and events accordingly.
- Work in a safe manner; look out for both yourself and fellow employees at all times.
- Report all safety concerns, incidents and accidents per Argus Safety Program.
- Champion our Continuous Improvement culture; actively promoting continuous improvement principles through respectful discussion and participation in events.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- 5+ years of experience in material planning, inventory and procurement, preferably within a manufacturing and service company.
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
- SCMA qualification would be beneficial.
- Strong customer service focus: able to work effectively with internal and external customers.
- Strong organizational, time management and project management skills to handle multiple job priorities, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
- Competent in using computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe and Dynamics AX (ERP).
- General knowledge of products and services in the oil and gas industry.
- Understanding of safe work practices, Quality Assurance requirements, and Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing) principles and the ability to impart that knowledge to others.