Planning & Procurement (Materials Planner)

Requisition ID: 24257

Job Location(s):
Melbourne, AU

At Danfoss, we are passionate about what we do and we work hard as a team to make a positive difference for our customers.

We are looking for a Materials planner, who is keen to be part of this multinational organisation where your skills and calibre will be intensified.

The position is required to perform a wide variety of functions associated with the planning and procurement of inventory utilizing multiple business tools, systems and processes to ensure inventory arrives on time to meet the business expectations.

**Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Perform purchasing/importing functions such as the issuance of purchase orders on vendors and associated companies. Handle all relevant correspondence.
- Determines the most economical material source and shipping method.
- Arranges all necessary shipping documentation and expedites purchase orders where necessary.
- Schedule, reschedule or cancel purchase orders as usage warrants, to maintain optimum stock levels to meet business requirements and to maximize inventory turnover.
- Review all shipping documentation required to ensure that it complies with purchase orders as well as work closely with logistic providers to ensure optimum transit times of inventory.
- Monitor and identify component shortages
- Follow-up of purchase orders to ensure shipments meet planned requirements. This may include direct contact by phone to accommodate regional time zone differences.
- Assist in developing inventory levels by providing analytical analysis.
- Coordinate the issuing of purchase orders for indent products to ensure product availability to meet customer requirements in accordance with customer purchase orders while avoiding premium freight requirements.
- Improve business processes and implement initiatives to drive operational improvements, optimize inventory levels and deliver cost reduction.
- Work closely with the Logistics providers and 3PL Warehouse and participate in the warehouse stocktake process.
- Be able to collaborate and work with cross-functional teams to ensure positive outcomes for the business and customers.

**Background & Skills**:

- Minimum 5 years in Material Planning and Procurement
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional team members.
- Desire to perform data analysis to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements.
- Exposure to MFG-Pro or SAP would be an advantage
- Sound verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Represent the Company in a professional, helpful, courteous manner, always displaying a “Can Do” attitude, to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Flexible and the ability to deal with change.
- Able to work under pressure with a positive attitude.

**Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow**:
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.