Materials Planner

SUMMARY:

Review production schedule. Order and expedite purchased materials as needed to support production and shipping schedules. Assist Master Scheduler with physical inventories as required. Assume responsibility for inventory levels. Back up Production/Customer Liaison and Master Scheduler.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISIBILTIES:

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Review production schedule on a weekly basis. Evaluate material availability.
• Release material against blanket purchase orders (domestic and foreign suppliers) to support production schedule as well as pass-thru business. Communicate schedule updates with suppliers on a weekly basis. Expedite as required to support requirements.
• Review scheduling agreement open order report. Monitor timely delivery of materials from suppliers.
• Closely monitor the daily material requirements supplied to subcontractors. Example: coated metals. Ensure that materials are available for all shifts, etc. Immediately report shortages to both the logistics manager and master scheduler.
• Track supplier delivery performance as specified in the supplier requirements manual and corresponding procedures. Submit delivery performance results to master scheduler and/or purchasing manager monthly.
• Review ECN’s daily for affectivity date of new revision materials. Supply QA manager with this date.
• Review daily receipts log for accuracy and make changes/corrections as required. Assist receiving department with any problem receipts in SAP.
• Assist logistics manager with cycle count system and reconciliation of results. Perform inventory adjustments as they occur.
• Enter material transfers daily to subcontract suppliers. Work with these subcontractors to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Participate in APQP process as assigned by logistics manager.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure smooth, timely launch of programs.
• Handle customer service liaison duties for some customers to monitor shipping performance, and be the contact point for the customer if they have any issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years related experience in a manufacturing environment or High School Diploma and 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and general business correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions from groups of management, associates, customers, suppliers, and public.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficient in Windows XP Office and working knowledge of SAP Materials Management module.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; move around the plant; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing 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 in the production area, the associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the production area is usually loud.
• The noise level in the office area is usually moderate.