Material Planner

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 (List 5-7 essential functions for the role, focusing on broader 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 (List out required and preferred skills as applicable)
  ● 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

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related major (or High
  School diploma with at least 8 years of planning or related supply chain work experience)
  ● At least 5 years or more of planning or relevant supply chain work experience
  Preferred (if applicable):
  ● ASCM CPIM - Certified in production and inventory planning

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