Material Planner

Job title:

Material Planner

Company

Steelcase

Job description

General InformationCountry: FranceState: N/ACity: SchiltigheimOffice Location: 1, allee d’Oslo – Espace Europeen de – l’Entreprise – – –Date posted: 22-Nov-2024Business Function: Manufacturing/OperationsPosition Type: TemporaryDescriptionWe are hiring a Material Planner, limited contract (8 months), in our location in Schiltigheim, to take on a dynamic role that ensures smooth operations and on-time delivery of finished goods to customers across the EMEA market. You will manage procurement and supplier performance for Vended Finished Goods (VFG) from suppliers in Europe, the USA, and Asia. Your mission is to optimize supply chain processes, enhance collaboration across departments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Who You Are:Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ higher education or equivalent experience.

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is essential.

• Strong knowledge of inventory management and proficiency with MS Office tools.

• Experience with SAP ERP is a plus.

• A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in German would be a plus

• Certifications in Continuous Improvement methodologies (such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) will be considered a strong advantage.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supplier Management: Oversee VFG product order lines, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and responsiveness from suppliers.

• Order Fulfillment: Collaborate with logistics teams to guarantee the supply of VFG products from suppliers to customers.

• Performance Monitoring: Track and report supplier performance metrics, escalating sensitive issues as needed.

• Stock Optimization: Propose and implement improvements to procurement processes, delivery modes, and packaging.

• Customer Commitment: Ensure standard lead times align with supplier capacities and are met consistently.

• Problem Solving: Address first-level supply issues with suppliers and support purchasing teams in improving supply chain performance.

• Collaboration: Work closely with customer service, purchasing, logistics, and other teams to achieve goals and enhance workflows.

Who We Are:Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.Why People Choose to Work with Us:At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.Our Approach to Hybrid Work: At Steelcase, we have always believed that the office is our best place to work. Our workplace is designed to foster collaboration and engagement, providing employees with a space to do meaningful work that drives results. Levels of flexibility vary by role and team, and employees and their leader need to align on expectations of flexibility.What Matters to Us:More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran’s possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.If you’re interested in Steelcase, but this isn’t the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise.

Expected salary

Location

Schiltigheim, Bas-Rhin

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:56:27 GMT

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