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Material Planner

Emerson
Ash Flat, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

The Material Planner is responsible for supervising and maintaining the flow of materials in the pull system to meet inventory and customer delivery targets. In this position, you will lead supplier relationships through effective communication of data-driven recommendations and collaboration with the Quality, Production, and Engineering teams.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

  • Collaborate with suppliers to tension lead time and minimum order quantities, to improve supply chain responsiveness and material velocity.
  • Analyze root causes of stock outs and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
  • Walk floor daily to review pull system health and audit pull process field. Raise issues with pull system use to supervisors, unit managers, etc.
  • Review supplier timely delivery performance, and related replenishment parameters.
  • Communicate with suppliers on issues
  • Analyze unreleased work orders to determine root cause of material shortage.
  • Review forecast for demand spikes, update Plan For Every Part (PFEP) in JDE and communicate to suppliers.
  • Support implementation of engineering changes by coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing operations and updating effectivity dates accordingly.
  • Expedite material as vital
  • Analyze raw material and component inventory days on hand (DOH) by value stream, SKU. Summarize inventory opportunities by value stream.
  • Review inventory to identify excess, slow moving, and obsolete items; suggest appropriate actions
  • Collaborate with procurement to manage supplier changes.
  • Communicate with job setters on material availability and work order completion estimates
  • Approve invoices for expensed items and investigate discrepancies

For This Role, You Will Need :

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field or equivalent experience
  • Functional knowledge of Kanban / pull systems
  • Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
  • WORKING CONDITIONS :

    Typical shop floor with possible exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, vibration, oil and water. May be exposed to any number of these elements.

    Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart :

  • 2 years' experience as a Buyer, Planner, Production Scheduler or related profession
  • APICS certification such as CPIM
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis
  • Knowledge and application of LEAN manufacturing techniques
  • Applied experience using ERP systems (JDE preferred)
  • Our Offer to You :

    We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

    At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

    The philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

    Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

    ABOUT US

    WHY EMERSON

    Our Commitment to Our People

    At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

    We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

    At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

    Work Authorization

    Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Emerson is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

    Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

    If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact : idisability.administrator@emerson.com .

    ABOUT EMERSON

    Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

    With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

    We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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