Supplier Planner

Facil pioneered the full-service concept for fastening technologies; our services span the early concept and design phase throughout the product’s entire lifecycle, allowing us to minimize the complexity and costs across the entire fastener and C-parts value chain. We are always looking for passionate, talented people to become part of our Global Facil Family. Our dedicated team of Fasteneers are entrepreneurial, highly motivated by change and innovation, and focused on connecting with the dreams of our customers to consistently deliver the highest value possible at all times. 

Position Summary

Our Supplier Planners are responsible for managing and optimizing relationships with assigned suppliers to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of materials. This role involves placing and scheduling orders, expediting materials, and proactively addressing issues to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Essential Duties and Responsbilities

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned suppliers.
• Place and schedule orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor and manage the chase list by reviewing open orders and taking appropriate action.
• Expedite materials as needed and take appropriate action in case of shortage: gap buys and alternate requests. Log all activities for tracking purposes.
• Proactively check Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs)/create missing ASN’s (NA if applicable) and address any errors to prevent warehouse issues upon receiving.
• Review supplier call-offs after MRP (Material Resource Planning) to address overordering or underordering.
• Follow up on supplier backlog to ensure timely resolution and maintain supply continuity.
• Collaborate closely with customer planners to obtain and relay information from the supplier side.
• Act as the point of contact for internal departments to facilitate smooth communication and address any supply-related concerns.
• Manage changes and implementations of items (Product Change Management, PCM) to ensure seamless integration.
• Optimize packaging and labelling processes at supplier locations to enhance efficiency and reduce traffic.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree degree or equal by experience
• Minimum 2 or 3 years’ experience in material planning in a dynamic environment. Automotive Experience is a plus
• Required: knowledge of MS Office and intermediate-level Excel skills.
• English (Advanced)
• Knowledge ERP system (preferably SAP) is a PLUS
• Planning, follow-up and coordination
• End-to-end process-oriented
• Highly accurate
• Hands-on

Facil North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. If you are a passionate, talented professional looking for a great career move and a company that continually fosters and innovates upon the entrepreneurial spirit, it is time to look at joining Facil’s Global Family.