Material Planner

The Material Planner role is an integral member of the Operations team.  Responsible for inventory management and supplies to support customer requirements; this position will also support production schedules, and other operational functions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execution of planning messages (MRP, Virtual Pull, requisitions, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure production and customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Release purchase orders to preferred/approved suppliers based upon planning messages.
• Expedite and de-expedite orders of inventory and supplies, by reviewing shortages reports and other messages.
• Collaborate with Purchasing in the evaluation of current approved suppliers and selection of new suppliers.
• Maintain JDE planning parameters (lead-times, ROP, ROQ, MOQ, Kanban systems, and accurate system dates).
• Understand, track, and execute changes to support corporate defined KPI’s which include inventory, customer satisfaction levels, lead-time, etc.
• Maintain positive communications with internal/external “customers” for raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and services (Customer Service, Suppliers, Inter-plant, operations, etc.).
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and internal traffic department.
• Assure proper approval, accounting, and processing controls are maintained.
• Interfaces with Quality/Purchasing Category Managers to develop correction actions related to purchased and manufactured components.
• Involvement in continual improvement/cost down efforts.
• Manage changes related to engineering, process, quality, and/or suppliers.
• Other job tasks as assigned.

Experience & Education

• 2+ Years of experience in any planning/manufacturing environment, 5 years preferred.
• Associates degree in operation/supply chain/business or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree in operation, supply chain or business preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity and working knowledge of quality systems.
• Committed to lifelong education.
• Proven track record as a team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused.
• Sense of self accountability.
• High level of professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially pivot tables, vlookups, etc).
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work well and cross-train in a team environment.
• Ability to identify cost down and continual improvement opportunities.
• Understanding of dependencies and the cause/effect of these dependencies.