Materials Analyst/Planner 2

Job Description

Gathers, enters, manages, and analyzes information to support manufacturing operations. Interacts with customers, suppliers, management, with manufacturing team members, and with other departments and plants. Completes tasks and responsibilities as assigned by department management. Prepares, schedules and revises shipment plans to ensure efficient distribution of products. Ensures accuracy of orders and reconciles receivables against them. Analyzes inventory levels and production plans to ensure product availability and cost-efficient manufacturing and inventory. Maintains control over inventories, including physical inventory counts and reconciliations. Prepares and generates reports as assigned. Analyzes relevant information to make recommendations to customers and manufacturing that will reduce cost or increase efficiency. Communicates in timely, professional, and un-ambiguous fashion with appropriate parties on topics relevant to assignments. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of general administrative/manufacturing operations procedures and knowledge of job specific processes to successfully execute and complete the more progressive/complex duties of the job.
• Ability to follow company policy and understand any rules or regulations governing the work being completed and impact work has on department or company.
• Very good knowledge of technology to include computers and software programs such as MS Office or MAC word processing, spreadsheets or other programs specific to the job in order to complete duties successfully.
• Good knowledge of multiple functions or areas of the business in which there is frequent contact with while completing daily work assignments of the job.
• Very good oral and written communication skills sufficient to explain departmental policy, methods and/or procedures when completing assignments.
• Very good organizational skills sufficient to accomplish work by established deadlines and ability to coordinate phases of work with others.

Additional Information

Rand McNally & Company's current salary range for this role is $46,600 to $68,000 year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At R&M, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. R&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. At R&M, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.