What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Blue Bird Corporation?
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Description
Blue Bird (NASDAQ : BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Cycle Count & DRP, this role is responsible for planning and maintaining the flow and inventory levels of materials to support all production areas, while minimizing the inventory investment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete ownership of supply chain for all inbound material, freight tracking, deviations, interfacing with Engineering, Purchasing and cross functional teams to avoid shortages and seek solutions to potential shortages
- Monitors scheduled deliveries and communicates directly with suppliers to ensure parts are delivered on time, which could require expedited freight and tracking to avoid supply disruptions
- Manages purchased parts inventory to reduce on-hand value, increase inventory turns, and prevent shortages
- Schedules / plans material deliveries through MRP system and provide Supplier training in use of Parts123 portal
- Responsible for maintaining clean unit targets for both body and chassis lines for assigned parts
- Assumes special assignments as directed by the Planning Team Leader or Director including backup support for team members as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
LI-Onsite
Qualifications
Skills
Behaviors
Motivations
Education
Required
High School or better.
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.
Experience
Required
2 years :
Experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
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