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    Materials Planner - Nashville, United States - Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

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    Company Overview

    Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

    We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

    Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

    Job Category

    Supply Chain & Procurement

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a Materials Planner like you to join our amazing Nashville, TN corporate office.

    As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for purchasing the raw materials necessary for the organization's manufacturing operations. Activities include, but are not limited to order planning, placing orders, ensuring on time delivery, and maintaining targeted inventory levels. Position works closely with manufacturing, operations, and various corporate functions. You will be planning, scheduling, and managing the efficient movement of raw materials from origin to production. This role is also responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures and material control systems activities related to material control and inventory control functions. You will be ensuring materials are ordered and in stock while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. Developing material delivery schedules and coordinating the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering. You will use raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production. You will be coordinating incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules; use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. You will be compiling data on order volume; production schedules and forecasts and applies statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements; may negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.

    At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are. We offer a variety of experiences to help you build the career that matters to you. Apply and join one of our teams to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

    Responsibilities

    In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:
    • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted raw material supply to the organization's operations.
    • Issue/maintain purchase orders in alignment with targeted inventory requirements.
    • Act as window between the business and supply base, focusing on cost/process improvements as well as supplier relationship management.
    • Analyze forecast and usage data to drive raw material fulfillment efficiencies.
    • Support all Procurement business continuity planning activity.
    • Works on problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals.
    • Applies research towards the planning, design development, testing, and completion of projects.
    • Impact is short-term, occasionally on medium-term goals.
    • Continues building knowledge of organization and processes.
    • May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
    Minimum Qualifications

    Typically requires a bachelor degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

    Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

    Employment Eligibility

    If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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