Continue to be a Part of the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture, we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
Discover more here!
Job Overview
We are currently looking for a Associate Commodity Planner to join our team in Holland, MI.
As an Associate Commodity Planner you will:
Manage the inbound movement of materials from suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. Collaborate with purchasing, production, master scheduling, customer service and engineering teams to coordinate material requirements and resolve any supply chain disruptions.
Essential Functions
- Manage Inventory: Manage inventory levels for assigned parts or materials, ensuring availability to meet production demands while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Support Production Scheduling and End Customer: Support production scheduling and end customers by managing the flow of incoming material and identifying and communicating potential bottlenecks in supply.
- Resolve Material Shortages: Resolve material shortages by exhausting all options such as substitutes, partial shipments to avoid additional cost including break in fees and expedites.
- Utilize Material Planning Systems: Learn and utilize Haworth's material planning systems and tools to plan and track inventory, generate reports, and support decision-making.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Participate in supply chain continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Analyze Supply Chain Data: Analyze supply chain data related to planning, inventory, and production to identify trends and support decision-making.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain or similar field of study
- No professional experience required.
- Applicants must be able to work in Holland, MI without relocation assistance.
- Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for this position.
- Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
- Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of supply chain experience.
- Past internship experience in supply chain.
- Haworth Experience.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience using SAP.
Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state of the art resources, collaborate with cross functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.
We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.
At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
- Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- On-Site Gym
- Annual Bonus Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Zero Waste to Landfill
