Material Planner

The Material Planner is responsible for planning plant production requirements and related supplier material requirements.

• Coordinate and schedule pre-production materials in accordance with Internal Office Work Requests (IOWR)
• Coordinate engineering changes and/or end of life for programs to prevent obsolescence
• Monitor the status of supplier release delivery dates and quantities in SAP for international & domestic suppliers
• Create and communicate pull schedules for domestic  suppliers with delivery frequencies that are daily or more than one time each week
• Create and follow up on manual orders to suppliers (suppliers that do not receive release information from SAP)
• Coordinate and monitor supplier inventory that is on visual management systems
• Follow up on early/late shipments, over/under shipments, create supplier Logistic Complaints when needed
• Coordinate expedite arrangements if needed for inbound material
• Communicate exception requirements to suppliers to support sudden customer increases or decreases in demand or to support internal bank builds
• Decide min/max inventory levels for PFEP
• Monitor inventory days on hand and inventory accuracy to the PFEP
• Assist with cycle counts of raw material, investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintains accurate record keeping and reporting utilizing SAP.
• Operates a computer, calculator, copier, fax machine and standard office equipment.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record to ensure timely work completion.
• Performs all activities in a professional and positive manner.
• Must have knowledge of and adhere to the current Quality System requirements that relate to this job.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Supply Management or related degree and 2 years’ experience in logistics, inventory management, production planning, etc OR Associates degree and 3 years’ experience  in logistics, inventory management, production planning, etc OR High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience in logistics, inventory management, production planning, etc

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work in a cooperative, positive team approach.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• SAP experience