Material Planner

About the role

JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, with over 80 years of innovation and 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents. We are seeking a Material Planner to join our team in Pooler, GA.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Manage MRP for assigned suppliers
• Maintain open communications and monitor performance of assigned suppliers
• Release purchase orders based on consumption levels and demand to meet lead times and cover future requirements based on historical demand and forecast
• Manage assigned responsibilities and follow processes
• Generate reports & reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Team Player who can contribute to the overall goals of the team, specifically relating to reaching set targets of parts availability
• Create & maintain SOP's & workflow processes for all assigned responsibilities
• Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and ability to supply quality parts and accuracy
• Liaise with other divisions to ensure resolution of any known supplier/material issues
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of inventory control, material planning or purchasing experience in a service environment
• High School Diploma
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law

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

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk. The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays