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Senior Commodity Material Planner - Holland, MI (hybrid)

Haworth
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Holland
1 Haworth Center (Show on map)
Feb 22, 2025
Company Overview

When you feel connected to your work, you feel more engaged. At Haworth, you can pursue a career that offers you ample opportunity to build your portfolio and expand your skillset in an exciting and inclusive environment. Join a company that values innovation, inspiration, and you!

HAWORTH is a global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. As a valued member of our team, you can make your mark on the world and reach your full potential within a culture of connectivity.

Why Haworth? Find out morehere!

Here at Haworth, our members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment including:




  • 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy a whole month of relaxation, adventure, or whatever your heart desires! Plus, you can buy up to 5 extra days for even more fun.
  • Health Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance. Your well-being is our priority.
  • 401k Benefit: Secure your future! Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%. That's a win-win for your retirement!
  • Annual Bonus Programs: Get rewarded for your hard work with exciting annual bonuses. Your efforts truly pay off.
  • Insurance Coverage: Rest easy with company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. We've got you covered.
  • On-Site Gym: Stay fit and energized with our well-equipped gym, open 24/7. Fitness at your convenience.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our Tuition Reimbursement program. Learning never stops!
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Make a difference with 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off. Give back to the community and feel great doing it.
  • Optional Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy with our optional Pet Insurance. Because pets are family too.
  • Zero Waste to Landfill: Be proud to work for a company committed to sustainability. We're making the world a better place.




Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Commodity Material Planner to join our team in Holland, MI.

As a Senior Commodity Material Planner, you are:

Responsible for procuring raw materials within the textiles supply chain, ensuring optimal inventory levels while navigating volatile market conditions and complex logistical challenges. This role will focus on high-risk, specialized commodities, often with limited supplier bases and extended lead times, to meet demanding customer specifications. A key aspect of this role involves identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory management practices and align with overall company objectives.

Essential Functions

  • Manages long lead time international or domestic materials with multiple supply chain complexities, including manufacturing processes and logistics, in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to support customer commitments.
  • Purchases and tracks textile materials as requested by customer to ensure customer's expectations are met.
  • Coordinates products with volatile demand requirements to achieve customer satisfaction and inventory objectives.
  • Supports and implements system enhancements to improve applications which support planning process.
  • Assists with creating tools to better manage and analyze data to support continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Monitors excess inventory, end-of-life, and lifetime buy analysis. Coordinates disposition of excess material and facilitates sale and disposal of usable material to eliminate obsolete materials.
  • Supports and provides recommendations to define replenishment methods and planning (i.e., Make To Order [MTO], Make To Stock [MTS], Configure To Order [CTO], and safety stock) in fully integrated system environment to ensure effective delivery to customer.
  • Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
  • Must be able to perform all essential job function with/without accommodation.
  • Ability to effectively use office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of ERP system(s).
  • Understanding/knowledge of Systems, Applications, Processes (SAP) Advanced Planning Optimization (APO) production data structure (Production Planning/Detail Scheduling [PPDS]) and integration between Enterprise Core Component (ECC) and APO preferred.
  • Ability to develop alternative solutions for non-system support activities.
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and affect short term and some long term business goals.
  • Excellent project management and relationship building skills are essential for this role.
  • Understanding of full supply chain integration touch points, from order acceptance to delivery.
  • Strong analytical and systems skills, includingMicrosoft suite and PowerBi capabilities.
  • Ability to perform cost benefit analysis while understanding impacts to key performance indicators (KPIs).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field of study.
  • 5 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment. (3 years experience with Master's Degree)
  • Applicant must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position.
  • Education Equivalency: Associate Degree plus 2 years related exp OR 4 years related exp
  • Military Equivalency: https://www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fabric/Textile supply chain experience.
  • Expert level of Power Bi / Excel experience.
  • Expert level of data analytical skills.
  • Experience with SAP.



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