Material Planner

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Job Title:
Material Planner

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we're driving growth with an

Job overview:

Material Planner (Buyer) is responsible for the material planning process from placement of purchase orders, following up with suppliers to the delivery of product for customer orders. Work closely with suppliers to maintain positive relationships. Provides other support to Operations and Management as required.

Responsibilities:

* Plans all purchased parts within responsibility area. Make decisions to release, firm, cancel, or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, and capacity.
* Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production plan.
* Works with suppliers to expedite or defer materials as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements and to meet production and inventory objectives.
* Works independently with suppliers to manage material supply to ensure on time deliveries.
* Independently identify priorities and proactively work to achieve efficiency in updating purchase orders per supplier updates.
* Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications up to and including business calls outside of business hours.
* Troubleshoot issues and negotiate with suppliers accordingly as needed.
* Offers administrative support.
* Request for Quotation (RFQ) responses.
* Assist in managing transportation logistics for escalated material as needed.
* Plans Service Parts requirements for purchased common material to meet external customers' variable demand.
* Facilitates problem resolutions with Accounts Payable related to purchase orders/ invoicing and pricing.
* Maintains accurate purchase order information in the ERP system. Modifies order release due dates, quantities, and closes purchase orders, etc., based on planning demand.
* Plans engineering changes to ensure ECN instructions are clear and compiled. Works with Production and Purchasing to stop procurement of material affected by change. Keeps designated engineers informed of ECN implementation status; coordinates proper rotation of inventory to minimize scrap/reworked parts at incorporation time.
* Represents Material Planning at various meetings and relays related information to management as needed. Collects information, complies into standard work, prepares monthly reports and other management reports as requires.

Requirements:

* 3+ years of purchasing experience required
* 3+ years of experience in negotiating capabilities and working with suppliers

Core Competencies:

* Prioritizes multiple requests
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Keen eye for detail
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
* Analytical problem solver and data-driven decision-making abilities
* Offering support to others.

Preferences:

* Bachelor's degree or proof of working toward a degree
* Knowledge of Oracle or SAP
* Purchasing or Material Certifications and/or membership
* Manufacturing or distribution experience

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements?

• Fully site based
  

  
  

What we Offer?

Our benefits - location dependent (car, annual leave allowance, pension etc), but ALWAYS include Shares options?

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

TO APPLY: Please apply via our website Ingersoll Rand Careers
by July 2025 in order to be considered for this position.