**_Material Supply Planner | Sanford, NC_** **_Contract | On-Site | $33-37/HR_** _Planning plays a crucial role within the factory by providing direction setting related to production, material supply, and order fulfilment. The Material Supply (MS) Planner plays an important role in ensuring components & raw materials are ordered, delivered, and coverage maintained to meet factory KPI’s. The MS Planner collaborates with Suppliers, Warehouse, Production, Quality, & Global Procurement, while also driving site savings objectives & inventory reduction actions to deliver factory annual results._ **THE ROLE** In this role you will be responsible for: + _Supplier and Sourcing relationship_ + _Responsible for New Component Phase in / Phase out buy strategies_ + _Review/update safety stock, value order policies (system settings)_ + _Blanket Orders: implement make & release strategies w/ suppliers_ + _Action/Execute Purchase Orders_ + _Tactical schedule management_ + _Maintain Master Data parameters_ + _Service Management (Comps late, air freight requests)_ + _Inventory Management/Strategy, Direct Materials_ + _AP/PO invoice issues_ + _Participate in DDS (Daily Direction Setting) Planning meeting_ + _Develop Action Plans & Deliver Annual Goals & Objectives_ **WHAT YOU’LL BRING** We’d love to see candidates who have: _The MS Planner must have good communications skills to work with various departments as well as suppliers and drive results._ **_Essential:_** + _Strong organizational skills and highly adaptable to changing situations_ + _Monitor incoming materials to ensure timeliness in meeting production commitments_ + _Liaison with New Product Development (NPD) teams such as Site Initiative Leaders, Marketing, and suppliers to meet new launch commitments_ **_Qualifications:_** + _Bachelor’s Degree OR Associates in business, Engineering, or Supply Chain OR relevant experience_ + _Desired Behaviors – Ability to multi-task and influence others to achieve results_ As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Engineering? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.