Material Control Planner II

About the Role

Compiles and maintains material, parts inventory, and status information to expedite movement of material and parts between production areas and to customers. Schedules production and communicates that schedule to Production.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Manufacturing department to create and monitor Production Schedules and determine needs for flow of material.
• Review master production schedules and work orders.
• Review weekly purchase order releases to suppliers.
• Enter manual inventory transactions; coordinate item set-up and item changes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data (lead-time, SNP, etc.).
• Coordinate and participate in cycle count activities for assigned areas and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor vendor shipment schedules for on-time delivery.
• Monitor all systems throughout the day.
• Answer any shortages and track daily requirements and weekly shipments.
• Responsible for accurate, timely, and economical inventory.
• Work on inventory transaction accuracy.
• Supervise and participate in physical inventories.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of material processes and submitting these ideas.
• Use company equipment/resources properly and safely and adhere to safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform special assignments as delegated.
• Communicate regularly with customers to evaluate customer satisfaction and address day-to-day service delivery questions.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting delivery.
• Answer questions and resolve concerns regarding customers, associates, and co-workers.
• Determine, through customer interaction (via EDI, phone calls, e-mail, or fax), customer shipping schedules and quantities.
• Determine amount and/or timing of shipment to customer to ensure timely delivery of expedited or unusual shipments.
• Negotiate with customers regarding shipment timing or amount to best serve the customer and protect Astemo.
• Negotiate with customers regarding customer delivery scoring to ensure Astemo receives the best possible score monthly.
• Prepare reports relating to customer complaints and distribute them to other departments or associates, as appropriate.
• Initiate orders for replacement parts and/or correct errors (e.g., shortages, incorrect shipments).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2 years of prior materials experience in auto or related industry preferred.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• ERP system experience required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

As needed, but collaboration and cooperation are essential.

Physical Demands

• Little physical effort required except occasionally lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, and move about the plant.

Work Environment

Work performed in an office and plant environment. Required to wear safety glasses and steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.