Supply Planning Coordinator

Supply Planning Coordinator 18 month contract Must be able to work on a W2 On-site in Kalamazoo, MI ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Systems Knowledge • Issue suggested purchase orders based upon MRP system suggestions and customer demand.• Request changes to purchase order dates from suppliers based upon MRP system suggestions and demand changes.• Update MRP system to ensure clear communication of expected inventory.• Monitor open purchase orders and ensure on-time receipt.• Issue purchase orders to support engineering changes.Customer Management• Update the business on the status and direction of your business on a daily basis or as required.• Update internal customers supply issues and drive them to resolution.• Coordinate engineering changes between internal customers and suppliers.Supplier Management• Update purchase orders as required.• Manage supplier to maintain continuity of supply and product availability.• Challenge all price increase requests from suppliers and escalate if unsuccessful.• Serve as single point of contact for suppliers for SICR/Change Order tracking and prioritization.• Hold suppliers accountable to shipment plan. EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILLS:• Undergraduate degree in business or related discipline.• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.• Must be PC literate.• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.• Strong planning and organizational skills.• 0 - 2 Years of procurement work experience.• Preferred Functional skills –MRP, PC proficiency, purchasing system/procedures, supplier management.