Position summary
the materials planner is responsible for expediting or de‑expediting direct material and adjusting supplier schedules according to the demand plan, ensuring no excess or shortage of direct material per product demand requirements. The role ensures material is delivered on time and maintains reasonable inventory levels. Additionally, the planner monitors supplier delivery performance, backlog, and escalates potential supplier delivery issues that place the assembly line at risk of shutting down production.
essential functions
* plans and orders needed material quantities within needed delivery dates
* ensures good receipts according to requested delivery dates
* enforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliers
* ensures optimization of truck load for inbound deliveries
* manages ppap expected dates with suppliers and coordinates efforts between purchasing, engineering, and quality
* collaborates on vendor related projects
* checks order confirmations regarding price and delivery date and works with purchasing to address discrepancies
* communicates to suppliers any drawing and/or product specifications changes and ensures and monitors that supplier received and understood changes and requirements
* manages returns to suppliers, debit notes, parts replacements on time
* maintains the material master according to mrp fields
* ensures inventory level per agreed upon targets
* monitors inventory levels and expedited material as needed to avoid production line disruptions
* controls inbound premium cost and ensures approval process is followed
* escalates unsolved backlog issue to assure assembly line is not disrupted
* supports psa activities and procedures with team members
* performs all other activities that by the nature of the position are required
management & supervisory responsibilities
* job is not directly responsible for managing other employees
knowledge
* sap/erp knowledge
* blueprint interpretation
* ms office proficiency
experience
* 1-3 years of experience in mrp and erp systems
* procurement exposure of different commodities (stampings, aluminum die casting, plastic injection, grey iron, fasteners…)
* effective negotiation
* sap experience (preferred)
skills
* solid analytical skills
* proficient in ms excel
* assertiveness
* sense of urgency
* excellent communication (english/spanish)
education/certifications
* bachelor’s degree required or apics certification
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