Lead Material Planner - JLTV

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will lead a team of Material Planners
• Support the research items for shortages as they track all shortage activity and communicate to all persons involved
• Contact vendors for timely shipments (behind schedule-shipment discrepancies-engineering changes-supplier resources) to ensure no production interruptions
• Identify system accuracy issues of inventory or supplier releases and communicate to any/all persons involved
• Issue weekly VSR (Vendor Schedule Release)
• Timely disposition of DM’s (Defective Materials)
• Review future production forecast and check materials ordered correctly
• Maintain material master data settings
• Run weekly reports and distribute to planners
• Maintain deck of suppliers

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, but equivalent related experience would be considered. 
• 4 years of general experience in Material Planning
• 1-2 years in supervisory experience 
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Products
• High level of initiative are expected
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbal and written
• Extremely accurate in quality of work
• Ability to work independently
• Good problem-solving skills
• SAP experience
• Ability to multitask

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required