Material Planner

To ensure effective/efficient flow of materials from order placement through completion of units, which supports Manufacturing and Operations objectives.

Position responsibilities as follows:

• Monitor daily operations for the flow of materials, and address concerns as necessary with Operations, Scheduler, Design, etc. to support production targets.
• Resolve and provide corrective actions for material downtime.
• Facilitate the timely order and replenishment of materials through ERP or Kanban/Visual System tools.
• Seek approvals from Design Engineering and Quality for any substitution of products that may be necessary. Follows established process for ICN’s.
• Manage past due or expedited orders to support production targets.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain Kanban levels that relate to pull-system requirements for assigned area.
• Analyze workloads and material flow in assigned area to adjust inventory on Kanban levels to support customer demand.
• Lead efforts to ensure that all visual systems are being maintained with timely and accurate information.
• Coordination and roll out of new or modified components as identified per Production Control Manager.
• Support VRMA/MRR process to ensure timely closure.
• Develop good relations with key PPI suppliers.
• Monitor daily operations of assigned area to ensure all safety guidelines and procedures are compliant.
• Create a positive, proactive, problem-solving environment.
• Communicate with strategic sourcing regarding vendor availability, performance, and emerging trends.

Education or Equivalent (any of these may apply):

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain.

Preferred degrees include Business, Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• All manufacturing materials are received in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner such that internal and external customer needs are met or exceeded.
• Inventories of raw materials are accurately located and WIP is maintained at the appropriate levels.
• Support manufacturing raw material needs and processes in a lean manner.
• Demonstrate accountability and ability to hold others accountable.
• Is fair, consistent, and respectful in all situations.
• Achieves credibility at all levels through technical competence, drive, follow through behaviors, and solid communication skills.
• Thinks strategically and approaches all efforts from a future, proactive standpoint.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Situational awareness, excellent communication, organized, good negotiator, and physical stamina.
• Actively seeks, shares, and applies new concepts to continuously improve self and others.
• Works effectively both individually and in teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others achieve results.
• Self-directed and proactive.
• Support Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Design, etc.
• Skilled at designing and mentoring of 5S standards and visual systems.
• Understands the processes and operation of the entire plant, including customer expectations.