Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Commodity Material Planner - Holland, MI (hybrid)
Posting Start Date:  2/7/25

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 more here!

 

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, including Microsoft 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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Haworth Values

At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.

We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.

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EEO, ADA, AA Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people. 

Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review.  Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.
Req Id:  20151