As the Materials Planner, your primary responsibility will be to plan, schedule, and manage the efficient
raw material and finished goods strategy for your assigned manufacturing area. Develop and implement
policies, procedures, and control systems related to production and inventory. Ensure material alignment
and stocking strategy according to the Demand Plan. Work cross functionally with Supply Chain to
effectively implement the S&OP process.
Key Characteristics
- Team player, demonstrated proactive and self-starter behavior
- Develop relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to effectively communicate information and data (verbal and written)
- Supports continuous improvement activities
- Comfortable analyzing and interpreting large datasets or spreadsheets
Duties & Responsibilities
- Sets priorities independently to support manufacturing operations through activities such as planning to maintain adequate inventories, monitoring work in progress, management of finished goods inventories, and varied assistance to manufacturing and field service.
- Responsible for problem solving and resolution involving manufacturing process control, forecasting, scheduling conflicts/disruptions, raw material quality/shortages, finished goods stocking levels, delivery performance, obsolescence management, and similar systemic and special case problems.
- Leads continuous improvement projects in assigned production areas, while working independently with limited supervision.
- Uses materials requirements planning (MRP) system to maintain proper supply/ demand alignment by expediting, delaying, or canceling purchase orders directly with suppliers.
- Reports and improves key performance indicators for planning and manufacturing operations.
- Responsible for appropriate documentation and maintaining information in appropriate systems.
- New product introduction, change orders, and life cycle management planning support.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate spreadsheet or large datasets
- Experience with ERP systems and ERP planning modules, such as SAP/MRP
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Strong regard for product quality and safety standards