Contract Procurement Planner at MAU Workforce Solutions

MAU is hiring a Contract Procurement Planner for our client in Fountain Inn, SC.As a Contract Procurement Planner, you will oversee inventory management and all planning functions for assigned parts and suppliers, acting as a key liaison between procurement, production, and logistics. This is a short-term contract opportunity.Shift Information:Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PMStatus of Employment:Contract – Short-Term AssignmentAssignment Duration: 6 monthsRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related fieldORAssociate degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field with 7+ years of experience in Materials PlanningORHigh school diploma with 10+ years of experience in Materials PlanningAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsExperience using SAPGeneral Requirements:Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detailExcellent time management and follow-up abilitiesAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasksStrong verbal and written communication skillsEffective interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and levels of managementEssential Functions:Determine material requirements using the SAP MM module to support customer needsManage all aspects of supplier relationshipsSchedule purchased materials and create/release purchase orders or scheduling agreementsProvide suppliers with forecasted requirementsMonitor and expedite material to ensure timely product deliveryTake proactive action to order, cancel, push out, or pull in purchased materials to meet demand and maintain optimal inventory levelsMonitor supplier performance for on-time deliveryCollaborate with sales planning, customer support, production schedulers, MRP controllers, and logistics providersControl inbound freight costs and log/track expedite expensesManage inventory levels and turns for assigned materials on a per-part basisCommunicate part availability issues with internal production planning teamsPerform additional duties as requiredWorking Conditions:Office and manufacturing environment at Bosch facility in Fountain Inn, SCMAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE