Materials Planner

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Norfolk, VA / Remote

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Materials Planner to support project procurement requirements to include but not limited to, submission of RFQs, vendor evaluations, creation and completion of purchase order process, closeout of PO's post invoicing, and communication with team logistics and requester.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Estimates and proactively manages project-related requirements.
• Develops appropriate actions to ensure customer logistics needs are satisfied.
• Coordinates and executes logistical plans and schedules.
• Monitors material delivery dates to ensure production needs are met.
• Reviews plans and other information to determine ordering, inventory, and replenishment quantities.
• Utilizes data to reduce total costs to support lean manufacturing activities.
• Manages inventory flow and resolves material problems and inventory control issues as they arise.
• Acts as a liaison between design and production.
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical manuals.
• Performs warehouse control and supervises physical inventory audits.
• Reviews and interprets Bill of Materials (BOMs).

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
  
  
  
  • Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  
  
  
  
• Six (6) + years of progressive experience in purchasing and materials control.
• Two (2) years of warehouse experience, to include:
  
  
  
  • Performing inventory, staging, packing, storage and shipping of electronic equipment and related material
  • Operating motor vehicles and material handling equipment
  • Utilizing a computer-based inventory and bar coding system for entry, identification and tracking of material
  
  
  
  
• Experience with ERP systems in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of materials management theories, processes, and practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work requires knowledge of business and an excellent command of the English language.
• Strong analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various problems, and prioritize work.
• Lean/Six Sigma training preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.