Manufacturing Material Planner

About the role

This position is responsible for planning and regulating machine parts and current inventory levels. This role ensures that each day's scheduled run of parts occurs without incident. The individual is responsible for assisting Production Control management and Manufacturing management to achieve its daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing/building strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels
• Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors
• Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis
• Maintain supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply
• Liaise with other areas to ensure resolution of any known supplier/material issues
• Expedite parts as required due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, mis usage, etc.
• Cook up and follow up of purchase orders
• Monitor delivery schedules and review orders
• Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contacting vendors and checking inventories
• Manage inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items, either manufactured or purchased, to meet production schedules
• Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that would cause production delays
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues
• Keep up with demand, forecast needs to ensure JCB is able to meet set deadlines and goals
• Determine and decide how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock issues in the production area
• Conduct periodic checks of inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Material Planning
• International Supply Chain Experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in inventory control, planning or expediting for a manufacturing facility

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to work in a high-stress environment, detail-oriented and able to work independently, collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise, ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions, enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise
• Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Benefits and Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time, exempt, and works a flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.