Materials Planner 2

Forecast demand for products & materials 

Develop and implement inventory management plans 

Managing product lines, regions independently and successfully 

Leads projects within department independently and successfully  

Effectively influencing others without authority 

Facilitate resolution of opposing ideas or objectives 

Effectively build and manage strategic working relationships 

BS/BSE level degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline 

Preferred 1 year experience and/or previous relevant working experience through internships. 

Competence in manufacturing processes 

Basic Project Management skills 

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain.   

Good computer skills related to ERP technologies. 

Develops expertise in the required disciplines (i.e. Excel, Oracle, Agile, APS, Rapid Response (RR), Kinaxis, etc.) 

Ability to work positively with the supply base and potentially multiple organizations internally to NI to drive collaborative supply chain solutions. 

Demonstrated problem solving, ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain. Good verbal and written communication skills. 

Creates a continuous learning and developing environment to get the most efficient and effective total work systems.