Materials Planner/Coordinator I

Kelly Services is currently seeking an experienced Materials Planner/Coordinator for a temporary role for one of our top clients in Houston, TX. Kelly is a full service workforce solutions provider to 98% of the Fortune 100™ companies. We provide employment to more than 700,000 people annually and we deal with some of the largest and best companies both nationally and locally.   As a Materials Planner/Coordinator placed with Kelly Services, you will be responsible for supporting planning activities including updating information in Oracle system and participating in process improvement activities. The Materials Planner/ Coordinator I works closely with the Repair Center Manager, Materials Personnel and international counterparts to ensure the timely and uninterrupted supply of repair materials needed to meet production requirements.   Job Responsibilities: Work closely with materials, production, engineering both domestic and international to meet customer's needs timely at appropriate costs. Identify and target areas for cost reduction. Manage inventory for accuracy while focusing and process improvements. Analyze the root cause of inventory issues and develop programs and procedures to eliminate. Help develop a formal supplier evaluation procedure including essential metrics for on time delivery, accuracy of fulfillment, quality of materials and pricing comparisons. Manage distribution capabilities, quality processes and corrective action procedures. Help develop NCM reporting and tracking system; the system must have reporting mechanisms that yield monthly consolidations of value of materials returned and credits issued. Stay current and look for opportunities to improve repair and return management practices by benchmarking top level companies. General Requirements: Associates or Bachelor level degree in business, supply chain, finance or engineering. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role within a materials planning. Experience with international shipping dealing with international requirements for invoices Must be detail-oriented, strong communication skills, and have patience working with others Strong Oracle experience is required. Shifts: M-F 8-5 With Overtime Length of Contract: 7 Month Assignment, Potential to go Perm Pay Rate: $15-16/houra   Kelly Temporary Employee Perks: Group medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options that are available for purchase—and the coverage is portable* Service bonus plan Holiday pay plan Weekly electronic pay options Free online training campus available Exclusive online employee community Corporate discounts   Apply Now! This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. To be considered for this position, you must submit your resumes. If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position Kelly recruiter, Amy at amyb938@kellyservices.com however your resume must be received directly from the job posting. Due to the high volume of responses anticipated, only qualified candidates will be contacted.   Why Kelly®?At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]