Material Logistics Specialist (Planner/Buyer)

**Job Description Summary**
Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Proficient professional, contributes to projects and initiatives, influences the site level and determines and executes operational standards and processes, and requires understanding of concepts, methods and procedures.

**Job Description**

Essential Responsibilities

+ Responsible for material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum
+ Oracle expert
+ Ensure systemic accuracy of inventory.
+ Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control)
+ Daily Shortage root cause investigation and resolution
+ Partner closely with suppliers focusing on: Packaging needs, min/max planning. PCNs, as they relate to old/existing parts, materials replenishment planning, root-cause problem...