Hybrid role: Sourcing / Buyer / Production Planner / Materials Planning Professional

My client is a dynamic manufacturer of high demand electronic products for the medical device and other technology based industries.The company is more than 20 years strong, growth-oriented profitable manufacturer of high-tech capital equipment used by OEM manufacturers in their products. Due to aggressive growth we are seeking a talented and multi-faceted materials planning professional. This new position will play a key role in improving strategic and tactical material flow, materials planning, sourcing and logistics as well as being a crucial asset in the implementation of a new ERP program. What you will like about the company:· The company is run by a vibrant and professional group of talented executives.· They are a customer service and sales driven organization.· Integrity is the core of their existence.· They enjoy an extremely strong corporate image / reputation within their industry.· They encourage an entrepreneurial ownership mentality· They have been profitable and growing for the last 16 years · Great benefits and a pay for performance compensation structure· High quality products· Fast paced high tech market· Great support structure consisting of strong teams in service, product management, engineering and technical support  What you will like about the position:· Create new methods and strategies for material planning· Very dynamic team with a great hands-off boss· Use your analytical skills to have an immediate impact· Key involvement (super user) in new ERP implementation (probably Oracle)· Autonomy; independent, self-driven role · Growth potential· New, high-impact position  The best candidates will have most of the following:· Developed and proven project management and leadership skills· Understanding of materials planning, inventory control and supply chain · Strong analytical skills· Strong understanding of supply chain management planning systems (DRP, MRP, ERP)· Adaptable, flexible style· Six Sigma Black Belt (a plus) · APICS or other related certifications a plus Bachelor’s degree (preferably in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, operations or other related field) Advanced degree preferred Keywords: Sourcing, logistics, process planning, production planner, materials planner, analyst, production and inventory control, buyer / planner, materials manager, scheduler, BOM, bill of material, production control, industrialization planner, forecast, demand, MRP, ERP MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-WI-Milwaukee JOB CATEGORY: Manufacturing/Production/Operations TYPE: Full Time, Employee COMPANY: MRINetwork CONTACT NAME: Gavin McNeil EMAIL: Apply by Email