Supply Chain Planner I

Since 1966, Val-Matic Valve has been delivering products and services that are essential in providing clean water and other fluids to industries and homes around the world. Today, Val-Matic manufactures nine types of air valves and is the leading supplier of air valves in North America. As a subsidiary of A.Y. McDonald Industries, our company is family owned and privately operated. If you’re looking for a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and valued, then look no further than Val-Matic Valve.

Summary

The Supply Chain Planner I is responsible for managing the supply of purchased and manufactured materials including processing order requisitions, updating pricing, and coordinating delivery changes. The Supply Chain Planner I works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure the consistent workflow of supply chain activities.

Responsibilities

Inventory management:

• Support material purchases, tracking, and analysis.
• Process incoming purchase order requisitions, change orders, and acknowledgments.
• Schedules production orders in alignment with plant capacity.
• Expedite past due orders and coordinate quality, pricing, and delivery issues.
• Collaborates with planning, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing activities with production schedules and business goals
• Work cross functionally to process RMA requests with operations teams, supplier quality teams, and suppliers.
• Assist with regular and ad hoc projects to support daily buying activities.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Monitor supplier performance using established metrics (quality, delivery, cost, and service) and address any issues promptly.

Cost Management:

• Collect, maintain, and update cost information from suppliers and within ERP / data systems.
• Works with production team to increase efficiency and productivity.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Ensure all buying and planning activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and international trade regulations.
• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and recommend mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management is preferred.
• High attention to detail, strong communicator, and ability to work independently.
• Experience with basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a co-worker to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the co-worker is regularly required to talk or hear. Co-worker is frequently required to stand and walk. The co-worker is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.      

Wages

$66,000 - $77,000

Benefits

Benefits include major medical (BCBS), Delta dental and vision, company sponsored basic life insurance and short-term disability. Voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability available. Competitive 401(k) with company matching, generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, and company giveaways, family picnics, and more!

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required.

Val-Matic is an equal opportunity employer.