Materials Planner

Description

SUMMARY:
Establish, analyze and maintain an attainable level of finished inventory by scheduling production and assembly lines and component deliveries.  Work with plant production personnel and customers on daily basis to have ideal flow of materials available for production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review sales in order to forecast product levels.  Provide necessary metrics for tracking actual sales to forecast.
• Responsible for the following Key Metrics/Goals for the Department:
  • Zero Line Stops for Material Issues
  • Monthly transportation costs  
  • Monthly working capital (raw and finished goods inventory)  
  • Zero recordable accidents and submission of all accident reports in less than 24 hours
  • 3% annual cost reductions
• Set schedule and communicate it to appropriate personnel
• Work with as a team with the production scheduler so we don’t run out of components during builds
• Review finished goods inventory levels and maintain a workable level to ensure that all shipments can be made to customer
• Review component inventory level and maintain workable level to ensure production can be completed without interruption
• Work with shipping department to verify accuracy of shipments
• Communicate with customer to ensure satisfaction of shipments
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify potential areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies.  Understand and maintain audit compliance as it relates to the materials function.  This would include: IATF, ISO, and TISAX.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines established by the company. Encourage safe practices and a safety-first mindset among coworkers.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ISO experience
• Strong SAP or similar program experience
• Good understanding of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational skills, complete multiple tasks and attention to detail
• Self-starter

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Employee must have a working knowledge of materials planning in a manufacturing environment. The individual will be responsible for leading planning, overseeing the continuous improvement of the manufacturing process and executing long term strategic plans. Must be self-motivated and possess well developed leadership skills.

Minimum Requirement:

• High school diploma and 6 years of planning experience

Preferred:

• College degree (with 4 or more years planning experience)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret basic instructions and required documents.  Has the ability to respond and communicate complicated instruction and basic directions.

• Strong written and oral communication skills

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong analytical skills, initiative, judgment and problem-solving ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee is required to stand, walk, lift, and sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Requires sitting at a desk for up to 4 hours at a time
• Requires ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Occasionally requires ability to work in non-conditioned plant and warehouse in hot or cold conditions.  Must be able stand for up to 4 hours at a time when in this situation

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal amount of sitting and standing, above average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. 

• Reports to Materials Planning Supervisor
• Will work primarily with Tier 1 and OEM Customers.
• Will work closely with Buyers, Warehouse Supervision and personnel, Production Manager and Supervisors.
• Will communicate with CEO and Operations Manager on a regular basis
• Has regular communication through email, phone, and fax with various suppliers and customers