Job summary
as a materials planner at acuity brands lighting canada, your role involves analyzing the supply plan and comparing it to actual orders to determine the materials that need to be requisitioned through oracle. You will interpret the supply plan to forecast material requirements, ensuring that production and customer needs are met. You will also help optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand and minimize excess or shortage of materials. Proficiency with oracle is critical for effectively managing the requisition process and maintaining accurate inventory records. Your contributions will impact the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of material procurement and inventory management.
key tasks & responsibilities (essential functions)
* submit material requisitions based on supply plan information.
* interpret supply plan material requests and analyze data related to material usage and inventory levels.
* support inventory reduction initiatives.
* maintain kanban loops updated using standard deviation kanban formula.
* maintain the mrp / kb items within the required stock/supporting systems.
* create iso / internal orders and monitor delivery.
* plan by category (mrp / kb / dsy) and inter-divisional sourcing rules; maintain inter-divisional parameters.
* make decisions about pull in / push out (requisitions) based on the supply plan.
skills & qualifications
* 1-2+ years experience as a material planner or similar role
* english proficiency preferred
* bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of professional experience
other
* procurement / planning knowledge
* lean manufacturing knowledge
* kanban / mrp knowledge
* supply chain (logistics / import / export) knowledge
* strong communication and analytical skills
* ability to optimize inventory with service objectives
* data maintenance knowledge
job details
* seniority level: entry level
* employment type: full-time
* job function: management and manufacturing
* industries: appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing
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