Material Planner 1

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility. Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. The Material Planner manages the production and material flow through the segment's work centers to provide schedule adherence to the Master Production Schedule. To support this objective, data in several system modules, including capacity requirements plan, data integrity of work orders, work order maintenance, work center maintenance, dispatch control, lead times, lot sizes, etc., must be managed daily. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Safety, Quality & Compliance Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure compliance with company rules and policies. Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable. Must understand and comply with applicable standards (i.e., ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI). Maintain and safeguard business records. Production Planning & Material Flow Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Develop and maintain monthly production shortage reports utilizing the Master Production Schedule and inputs from the Purchasing and Expediting groups. Ensure data integrity of the Work Order Maintenance system module, including release of work orders, material availability, priority of dispatch, and variance control data points. Maintain systems daily, including but not limited to floor stock and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory transactions, scrap transactions, and lot sizing. Provide management with measurements that accurately define our position to the MPS (Master Production Schedule) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning). This includes reporting past due hours, anticipated delays, and tooling or support problems. Plan capacity requirements in an effort to ensure schedule adherence, including manpower, machines, overtime, off-load, and outsourcing. Ensure a smooth flow of production that optimizes cost, quality, schedule adherence, and productivity of the non-exempt workforce. Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and perform other duties as requested. Technical Expertise Global knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems and modules, including module interfacing. SAP system knowledge strongly preferred. Detailed understanding of: Shop Floor Control CRP (Capacity Requirements Planning) MPS (Master Production Schedule) MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Core Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills to efficiently obtain and distribute information. Communication Proficiency. Business Perspective. Strong product line knowledge at the component and end levels. Time Management. The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster is $65,100–$97,700 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. NYAB is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect pos…

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