Materials Planner - Vontier : Job Details

This role has a critical function in the execution of production requirements and customer satisfaction through the procurement of raw materials at the right time and for the right quantity. Utilization of pull replenishment strategies to drive optimal inventory replenishment levels as well as make necessary strategy changes through the production cycle are critical and part of the key responsibilities for this role. The procedures involve direct contact with suppliers, transportation carriers, customer service, engineering, marketing, and operations staff to meet and exceed current and projected customer requirements.

• Utilize pull replenishment material strategy to execute Purchase Orders
• Lead and participate in pull replenishment deployment within production areas of the factory
• Change and drive optimal inventory levels through analysis of lead time, average daily usage, and other critical levers of materials systems analysis
• Responsible for Purchase Order maintenance with suppliers to drive supplier On Time Delivery improvements
• Manage item master data specific to material sizing inputs
• Monitor Purchase Orders and Late Purchase Orders with suppliers, and manage inventory levels to mitigate stock out risk
• Manage supplier consignment level by way of establishing and maintaining min/max/Reorder Point levels
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective actions to implement short term and permanent solutions at improved material flow
• Lead quarterly On Time Delivery review with key suppliers
• Frequently participate in, and lead, continuous improvement workshops (Kaizens) with cross-functional team members to improve quality, delivery, and productivity
• Manage material transfers, New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and End of Life (EOL) to support production and minimize material obsolescence
• Provide raw material forecasts to suppliers

Background and Skill

• Bachelor's in business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering or 5 years planning experience if no bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1 year of materials replenishment experience
• Proficient understanding of material pull systems and methods
• Strong and proven track record of continuous improvement
• Capable to work without close supervision
• Functions effectively in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment
• Prone to take accountability and risks

Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, is the worldwide technology leader for retail and commercial fueling operations, offering the broadest range of integrated solutions from the forecourt to the convenience store and head office. For over 150 years, Gilbarco has earned the trust of its customers by providing long-term partnership, uncompromising support, and proven reliability. Major product lines include fuel dispensers, tank gauges and fleet management systems.

Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide.

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people who work together to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone-we are dedicated to equipping you with the tools and support needed to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

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