Materials Planner

About the Role

The Raw Material Controller coordinates the flow of materials between various suppliers, creates and maintains computerized records of these movements, and computes the amounts of material required for specific mix orders. This role involves global material ordering, inventory management, and ensuring accurate records for audits. Knowledge of product manufacturing and related processes is essential to estimate raw material requirements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Manage raw material inventory using computer software for ordering and tracking.
• Coordinate with logistics for raw material delivery, including communication with drivers for pickup/drop-off.
• Maintain awareness of inventory levels and work toward Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory practices.
• Physically count inventory levels.
• Communicate with other plants to offer or offload excess materials due to recipe changes.
• Review and manage inventory levels, including sourcing materials from overseas, internal customers, and external vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and create production schedules in collaboration with the production manager and other internal teams.
• Inform management of potential problems or obstacles that could impact production.
• Assist in resolving issues before they affect production.
• Utilize effective communication, technical competency, leadership, and planning skills to maintain relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Five to seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with or training in JDE and Microsoft Excel.
• Substantial experience with production-related ordering.
• Experience creating CAD models and CAD drawings with full dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills based on objective data.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to facilitate productive meetings.
• Superior organizational skills with a focus on details and adherence to deadlines.
• Capable of working independently or in a team environment.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Interact with integrity and respect.
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting technical requirements and deadlines.
• Gather and reconcile conflicting information from various sources.
• Overcome obstacles with creative problem-solving.

Software Proficiency

• JD Edwards (mandatory)
• Microsoft Excel (mandatory)
• Microsoft Office (strongly preferred)
• EVH/WIN/SPC (mandatory)
• Lotus Notes (preferred but not necessary)