A Material Planner is responsible for ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time in the right quantity. They work closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement effective material planning strategies.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Raw Material Planning:
Assist other material planners with problem components.
Concentrate on “C” level rated suppliers
Determine the required materials and orders by providing scheduling releases.
Set and maintain master data for components.
Optimize MRP parameters.
Ensure the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
Ensure on-time deliveries and quantity with suppliers.
Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products.
Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
Prepare cost estimates and performance reports.
Steer change management of components (ramp up and phase out).
Monitor logistics performance at suppliers.
Optimize inventory level.
Manage logistic claims and chargebacks towards vendors.
Contribute to KPI targets such as loss rate, inventory level, supplier backlogs, and safety stock.
Check backlogs regularly and escalate them with suppliers or purchasing.
Lead escalation calls with suppliers, including meeting minutes.
Work with transport carriers (ocean FCL/LCL, air, trucking).
Customer Requirements Planning:
Communicating variances and changes with customer representatives and production planner
Support OTD delivery goals.
SAP Maintenance:
Setting up new suppliers and material data in SAP
Setting up new planning data in SAP
Maintenance and review of SAP master data as related to Logistics
Miscellaneous and Other Duties:
Scheduling trials with production
Support reconciliation of inventory discrepancies
Assisting in the management of inventory physical counts
Monitor transport portals
Support requirements to process supplier returns
What Qualifications You Should Have
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Five years’ experience: working knowledge of materials requirements planning, knowledge of customer requirements planning and master scheduling, preferred.
SAP experience preferred.
Experience with Customer Websites and Portals including Ford, GM, and Chrysler preferred.
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
PPO Medical Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Telehealth
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Accidental and Death Insurance (AD&D)
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Work/Life Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral Bonus (hourly referral up to $1500; salary referral up to $2500)
Life Planning Account (LPA) – reimbursement up to $400 yearly for qualifying expenses (ex: gym memberships, massages).
12% Discretionary Bonus based on 3 factors (individual goals, team goals, and company goals).
401(K) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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