Materials Planner

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the flow of materials between various suppliers.
• Create and maintain computerized records of these movements.
• Computation of the amounts of material or items required for specific mix orders is a responsibility of the Raw Material Controller.
• Must have knowledge of product manufacturing and related processes to successfully estimate how much raw material is required.
• At times this position will also be responsible for material orders globally.
• Knowing how to create, compile and maintain computerized records is an essential job duty of the Raw Material Controller.
• Records need to be able to verify inventory numbers and locations and to have available in the instance of an audit.
• Various software programs will be utilized to help with inventory control.
• Ensures that work has been completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete raw material management.
• Use of computer software to assist in ordering.
• Must be able to work with logistics for raw material delivery (shipping/communicate w/ drivers to coordinate pickup/drop off).
• Must always be aware of inventory levels and work towards JIT.
• Physically counting inventory levels.
• Communicate with other plants to offer/offload extra materials per recipe changes.
• Review inventory levels- bringing material from overseas-internal customers and external vendors.
• Heavy management of vendors.
• Create production schedule by working with production manager, and other internal candidates.
• Informs management of potential problems and obstacles, which could affect production.
• Assist in solving any potential problems or obstacles prior to affecting production.
• Utilize effective communication skills, technical competency, leadership and planning skills to maintain effective relationships with employees, customers and suppliers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment (specific manufacturing environment).
• Previous experience with or training in JDE and Microsoft Excel.
• Substantial history working with production related ordering.
• Experience making CAD models and CAD drawings with full dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills based on objective data available.

Skills & Behavior

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate effective meetings.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments, focus on details and adhere to established deadlines.
• Capable of working independently or in a team atmosphere.
• Contribute to a productive and positive work environment.
• Interact with others with integrity and respect.

Problem Solving & Complexity

• Handle more than one assignment at a time and meet technical requirements and completion dates for each project.
• Be able to gather information from others and to resolve issues when information appears to be conflicting.
• Overcoming obstacles with creative thinking.

Software Proficiency

• Lotus Notes (preferred, not necessary)
• JD Edwards
• Microsoft (general)
• EVH/WIN/SPC
• EXCEL (mandatory)