Material Planner/Buyer

• Plans, schedules, releases and manages purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required

• Works with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.)

• Develops and maintains communication channels between various departments to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer

• Reviews, communicates and acts upon anticipated delays

• Reviews anticipated shortage reports for future demands

• Reviews, analyzes, and makes changes to supply based on the outcome of monthly sales and operations meeting

• Actively look for improvements in the planning/ scheduling process in addition to maintaining and analyzing planning parameters (i.e. Lead times, lot sizes order quantities, safety stock)

• Reviews, analyzes and implements replenishment targets to support "pull" system

• Participates in capacity review meetings with internal and external suppliers

• Actively work on reducing inventory/ lead times, support production improvements, and efficiencies

• Participate in various groups as required and works with IT groups to test changes and updates in MRP system

• Manage difficult customer situations, ability to resolve complex supplier situations.

• Solicit feedback from all areas of the organization to improve service, efficiency and continuity of supply

• Coordinates all aspects of the supply chain escalation

• University degree (preferred in technical field)

• 2 years of work experience in material planning (purchasing) in manufacturing environment with high mix low volume material structure

• Solid knowledge of lot sizing, material planning and production scheduling

• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRPII)

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently and possess a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Solid detail orientation and high organizational skills.

• Ability to set up internal and external replenishment programs with production and suppliers

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Teamwork abilities

• Analytical skills

• Fluent English skills, additional German skills will be an advantage

• Proficient at MS Office (MS Excel)

• Stable employment within a growing and dynamic team

• Advancement opportunities in international team

• Competitive base pay

• A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, accidental insurance, foreign languages courses, Multisport card

• Company performance bonus program

• Work-life balance

Woodward offers competitive pay, a total rewards package, opportunity for advancement, training and development. For more information, visit our website at www.woodward.com.