Materials Planner

Qualifications

• 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 history working with production related ordering.
• Experience making CAD models and CAD drawings with full dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Knowledge and experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels within 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.

Key Result Areas

• Ensures that work has been completed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete raw material management: Use of computer software to assist in ordering.
• Work with logistics for raw material delivery (shipping/communicate w/ drivers to coordinate pickup/drop off).
• Aware of inventory levels and work towards Just-In-Time (JIT).
• Physically count inventory levels.
• Communicate with other plants to offer/offload extra materials per recipe changes.
• Review inventory levels - bring material from overseas, internal customers, and external vendors.
• Create production schedule by working with production manager, and other internal candidates.
• Informs management of potential problems and obstacles, which could affect production.
• Avoid 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.