We are hiring a** Materials Planning Specialist** who will be responsible for analyze fabric requirements and place purchase orders with suppliers in North America. Plans the sequenced production and delivery of fabric. May expedite orders as necessary to meet customer demand, schedule deadline or department priorities. Communicates and updates order status such as changes, cancellations, delivery deadlines and all pertinent information regarding the order.**What You Will Be Doing**- Analyze material requirements and follow up Purchase Order with suppliers in North America.- Plans the sequenced production and delivery of material to ensure meeting the requested delivery date.- Communicate and update order status such as changes, cancellations, delivery deadlines and all pertinent information regarding the order.- Expedite orders as necessary to meet customer demand, schedule deadline or department priorities.- Acts as primary liaison between supplier and Steelcase for material purchasing.- Provides feedback on data integrity issues and business processes that impact or are impacted by the data delivered.At Steelcase, we know that work matters and can provide people with a deep sense of purpose. The workplace offers us a shared space designed for community, innovation, and learning, a place to connect and conduct our most meaningful work. As such, our office is the primary hub for doing work, but by no means is it the only place.Steelcase employees have always had a say in where they work - whether that is in the office, at home, or somewhere in between. We will continue to maintain this practice as part of our larger hybrid work strategy.While flexibility varies by role and team, we support choice and control for our employees so they can choose the best place to do their best work.**Who You Are**:**Required Skills and Competencies**- Bachelor's degree in International Business, International Affairs, Industrial Engineers, or in a related field.- Advanced English is a must.- Proficient in MS Excel is a plus.- Previous experience in a similar role (2 years of experience is a must)**Preferred Skills and Competencies**- SAP experience is preferred.- Smartsheet knowledge is desired.- Strong ability to analyze, conceptualizes, and logically organizes database information with high degree of precision and accuracy.- Requires a working knowledge of the material purchasing function and overall manufacturing processes.- Good analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills- Demonstrated customer service passion and a willingness to go extra mile- Ability to work well under pressure meeting scheduled deadlines and make good business decisions.**Why People Choose to Work With Us**:- At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.**Who We Are**:- Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more.- We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions - accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion.**What Matters to Us**:- Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years._- If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise._
