Inbound Material Planner

This is a hybrid role in Perrysburg Ohio. 

The Inbound Material Planner will own the material resource planning (MRP) across multiple plants including raw material demand planning purchasing and maintaining inventory targets. S/he will be responsible for the security and continuity of inbound material supply whilst minimizing spurious spend due to excess inventory demurrage or unplanned non optimal delivery costs. Success will be measured using key performance indicators such as inventory value above targets production downtime due to lack of materials and demurrage/emergency.

Responsibilities: 

• Material Planning: Analyze and understand raw material demand data and production requirements to establish accurate inventory days supply (IDS) and align material ordering against the IDS targets.
• Material Scheduling: Develop and maintain schedules for delivery of raw materials by rail and truck to multiple sites at the lowest possible cost.
• Inventory Management: Responsible for maintaining IDS targets considering constraints and inputs variability such as lead time cycle time & short line/rail delivery constraints.
• Supplier & Plant Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers freight carriers and internal teams to ensure on-time in full delivery of raw materials.
• Lead Time Management: Monitor and manage lead times for raw material deliveries proactively addressing potential delays and collaborating with internal teams to minimize disruptions.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate reports to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvements based on supplier and inventory data analysis.
• Emergency Response: Address and resolve issues related to shipping delays damaged goods or any discrepancies ensuring no disruption to production schedules.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in a related discipline is a plus; demonstrated experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• 1-3 years of experience
• Proven experience in purchasing transportation management or supply chain management
• Experience in SAP or another ERP software
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• A certification in supply chain from APICS or lean six sigma is desired but not mandatory
• Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

Additional Information :

Salary Range: 

The salary range for this position will be between $75000- $85000. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package some of the highlights are: 

• 10 paid holidays each year 

• Health Dental Prescription and Vision care coverage 

• Perform Well-Being Program earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 

• Wellness Incentive earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 

• Group Life Insurance 

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 

• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 

• Weekly Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 

• Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contact O-I atand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time