Overview
acuity brands, inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on sustainability and technology across spaces, light, and related solutions. We design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a difference in people’s lives.
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job summary
as a materials planner at our company, 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 be responsible for interpreting the supply plan to accurately forecast material requirements, ensuring that production and customer needs are met. You will play a key part in optimizing inventory levels, maintaining the right balance between supply and demand to minimize excess or shortage of materials. Your proficiency with oracle will be critical in effectively managing the requisition process and maintaining accurate inventory records. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our material procurement and inventory management processes.
key tasks & responsibilities (essential functions)
* submit material requisitions based on supply plan information.
* maintain kanban loops updated using standard deviation kanban formula.
* maintain the mrp / kb items within the required ss.
* interpret the supply plan material requests and analyze data related to material usage and inventory levels.
* create iso / internal orders and monitor delivery.
* plan by category (mrp / kb / dsy) and inter division sourcing rules. Maintain inter div parameters.
* decide on pull in / push out (requisitions) based on the supply plan.
* track receiving material holds (quarantine) iso.
* phase in / phase out engineering changes.
* product introductions, product transfers, ecos.
* inventory reduction initiatives and rack capacity administration.
* maintain inventory levels within a healthy range.
skills
* procurement / planning knowledge
* lean manufacturing knowledge
* kanban / mrp knowledge
* supply chain (logistics / import / export) knowledge
* executing abilities
* communication skills
* optimizing inventory with service
* data maintenance knowledge
minimum experience required
* minimum of 3 years experience as a material planner or similar related experience
* english proficiency preferred
* bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of professional experience
we value diversity and are an equal opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, and religion.
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