Supply Management Planner

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Management Planner
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 1 Year
Location: Waterloo, IA 50704
Shift: 1st Shift – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Potential overtime)

Role Overview
• Performs supply management planning activities within a defined framework
• Communicates daily with suppliers regarding schedule releases
• Plans purchased material requirements including order quantities and inventory levels
• Supports logistics processes and supplier material management systems
• Provides operational support to Supply Management Specialists

Major Duties
• Execute planning activities in a low-complexity supply chain environment
• Investigate supplier incidents and recommend corrective actions
• Collect market information on cost drivers, innovations, and alternative suppliers
• Assist in reviewing existing operations and identifying process improvements
• Gather data on contract performance for negotiations or renewals
• Perform routine inventory control tasks for quantity, quality, and availability checks
• Support stakeholder engagement by arranging meetings, actions, and events
• Participate in training and development to enhance technical and process knowledge

Key Responsibilities
• Manage delivery processes for purchased parts
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams regarding schedules and deliveries
• Use Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for reporting and planning tasks

Core Abilities
• Action Planning
• Planning and Organizing
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Verbal Communication
• Procurement Process Management
• Traffic and Vehicle Planning
• Costing and Budgeting
• Reporting and Review

Required Skills
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Proficiency in typing and general computer operations
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

Education
• Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education

Work Experience

• Basic experience with office or operational systems (4–6 months)
• Very limited overall experience required (0–3 months)

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Management
• Open to recent graduates
• Experience with SAP systems

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As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

As a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.