Why join us?
Knoll uses modern design to connect people to their work, their lives, their world. Since 1938, we have been recognized internationally for creating workplace and residential furnishings that inspire, evolve, and endure.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Knoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Knoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
POSITION PROFILE
The Senior Material Planner is responsible for planning of raw material, component parts, services and/or finished goods to support the customer order schedule and ship date. This includes managed stock replenishment and coordination across the supply chain. The Sr Material Planner should act as a leader for other planners and drive change/improvements. Responsibilities for this position include the following in addition to the Material Planner responsibilities.
Acts as a resource for decision-making and problem solving
Develop and control inventory strategies and investments to support manufacturing needs while ensuring the best possible utilization of inventory space and dollars, as well as inventory accuracy
Have an extensive knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning), purchasing policies, procedures, and processes
Champions the development and implementation of new strategies relative to materials department and the company
Provides training and act as a mentor to the Material Planning Team
Facilitate communication to develop action plans to resolve supply constraints and/or bottlenecks
Monitor inventory levels to objectives; timely follow-up on discrepancies, negative inventory issues
Work with New Product Engineers and New Product Development to represent material strategies, manufacturing needs, and supplier development in new product development and implementation as well as identifying opportunities to reduce MK's total material cost. (ie part consolidation, part design)
Review excess and obsolete inventory and take required action to meet corporate goals
Identify and implement cost reductions
Support Plant Quality with regards to RN/warranty recovery with timely disposition of rejected materials
Work with, support, and initiate communication with Supplier Development Managers and Supplier Commodity Managers to ensure effective communication with and continued development of the supplier base, which includes training, communicating business needs, and articulating overall business capabilities
Support supplier on-time and department ship goals
Performs other duties as necessary and requested to support business objectives
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree or five to seven years (5-7) experience in a similar material planning position
Experience in a Production/Operations environment
Extensive knowledge of supplier scheduling concepts MRP/MPS/Lean/JIT
Required Skills
Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite: MS Excel, Access and Word
Analytical, problem-solving capability
Ability to prioritize
Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with frequently changing priorities, and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people
Demonstrated communication skills that can successfully explore alternatives and points of view to reach an agreement that all parties support and accept
Demonstrate leadership and project management skills
A team player that can motivate and lead others to accomplish similar goals yet be able to work independently
Must possess a good understanding of manufacturing, production, scheduling processes as well as overall business capabilities for both MK and suppliers
Must have demonstrated a strong technical knowledge of material requirements planning, scheduling and lean initiatives
Team oriented and customer focused individual
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Knoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.