Aftermarket Parts Planner

Rehlko

110d • $59,250 - $74,050

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager, Operations Aftermarket Parts, the Aftermarket Parts Planner will administer the Aftermarket Parts Department policies to consistently achieve the desired service levels. The Aftermarket Parts Planner will communicate directly with suppliers to expedite parts and obtain prices, availability, and order status to consistently achieve Customer delivery metrics.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree required.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Prefer a certification from leading Supply Chain Professional Organization (CSCMP, APICS, ISM).
• Knowledge of materials/production scheduling, and/or warehousing and logistics, and/or production control preferred.
• Prior material management experience in a global manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, research capabilities, and ability to multi-task in a high energy environment.
• Experience with typical software tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, and other digital communication and presentation tools strongly recommended.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Experience within the Generator Division is a plus.
• Candidate should be a professional with a passion for Aftermarket Part and Service growth.
• Must be proactive, have a positive attitude, be goal driven, and have an analytical mind.

Responsibilities

• Execute AMPS Supply Plan to meet Sales & Operations financial plan.
• Execute plan on forecasted stock levels needed to meet expected sales.
• Actively engage with AMP Sales Manager’s to help achieve sales plans.
• Coordinate/Maintain relationships with internal KPS vendors to meet Customer order date requirements.
• Expedite and Stock parts sourced from Kohler Power Systems Production.
• Work with Manager of Purchasing KPS and Production Scheduling to improve stocking and procurement strategies for internally procured parts.
• Create production orders and issue stock transport orders as needed to bring stock into service parts warehouse.
• Coordinate/Maintain relationships with outside vendors to meet customer needs.
• Issue/ Expedite purchase orders, if needed, to maintain stock and fill customer demand.
• Coordinate and verify pricing changes with KPS Purchasing and vendors as they happen to ensure best pricing for Kohler.
• Maintain appropriate availability of parts from outside vendors and coordinate discontinuance and last time buys as needed.
• Create opportunities to improve stock levels on Service Parts products.
• Execute forecasting and safety stock changes to improve availability to customers.
• Support Project Analyst and Product Manager to ensure appropriate levels of initial stock are purchased and stocked on New Product Development projects.
• Assist personnel on purchase order issues including part identification and quantity changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with Warehouse Management to optimize purchasing, receiving, stocking, and packaging of service parts.
• Assist Manager, Operations Aftermarket Parts, PS NA on special projects and initiatives as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Rehlko matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees