Material Planner

The primary responsibility of this position is to direct, coordinate, and execute material planning of BOM (Bill-of-material(s) for Shop projects and to manage inventory levels. A successful candidate should possess the following: strong communication skills, professional attributes, proficient computer skills, technical capabilities and critical thinking skills. Additionally, this role needs to be capable of oversight responsibilities for a workforce.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages the operational aspects for tasks as outlined above.
• Calculate net required materials to order from the BOM
• Work closely with Purchasing, Inventory, Engineering and other company departments to gather required information: i.e., leadtimes, production schedules, specifications, stock levels, etc.
• Initiate and track purchase requisitions to support material planning function.
• Receive materials in JDE system.
• Creates and maintains all material planning documents.
• Monitor materials and delivery schedules to support production schedule.
• Communicate bottlenecks to Management as required. Expedite as needed.
• Develop sources, obtain quotations as required.
• Match material requests (BOM) to projects; costing based on data per project.
• Responsible for input for adding MPW items and recommended inventory levels.
• Cost tracking per asset based on repair orders.
• Looks for ways to continually improve the process.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Required Skills

N/A

Required Experience

• Associates degree or appropriate experience in Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of material planning, scheduling, or production control is preferred. Experience in dealing production, inventory or maintenance is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently is a must.
• Candidates should have proficiency with all MS Office applications, especially Excel. Experience with JD Edwards preferred.
• Hands-on ability is a must.
• Professional oral and written interpersonal communication.
• Individually motivated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person