Manufacturing Material Planner

JCB•Pooler, GA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Material Planner plans and regulates machine parts and current inventory levels to ensure each day’s scheduled production run occurs without incident. The role supports Production Control and Manufacturing management in achieving daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and maintaining strong relationships with JCB North America’s suppliers and vendors. The position manages part parameters, supplier and vendor coordination, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and selected inventory items to meet production schedules. It monitors supplier performance, production rates, raw material prices, inventory availability, and material status; expedites parts when needed; and analyzes and resolves scheduling issues that could delay production. The planner collaborates with manufacturing personnel, purchasing, supervisors, and other teams to address supplier and material issues and maintain appropriate on-hand inventory. This is a full-time, exempt, onsite role at JCB Manufacturing Inc. in Pooler, Georgia. The work takes place in both office and occasionally manufacturing or factory environments, which may involve noise, temperature changes, and dust. The schedule must be flexible and may include Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The role also involves physical activity, including lifting and moving items, repetitive movements, pushing and pulling, and extended periods of standing and other postures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Material Planning.
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and pre-employment tests conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise.
Ability to understand system and non-system processes, troubleshoot, develop solutions, and recommend solutions.
Self-motivated team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 35 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform continuous, repetitive physical activities involving fine movements or large motions.
Ability to grasp or pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn the wrist.
Ability to keep pace with current production speed and push or pull with reasonable force.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in multiple climates, including hot and cold temperatures and dusty environments.

Nice To Haves

International supply chain experience.
At least 5 years of experience in inventory control, planning, or expediting for a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate inventory-level goals.
Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors and a large volume of parts daily.
Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply.
Liaise with other areas to resolve known supplier or material issues.
Expedite parts as required due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, misuse, or other causes.
Coordinate and follow up on purchase orders.
Monitor delivery schedules and review orders.
Monitor production rates and raw material prices, contact vendors, and check inventories.
Manage inventory levels, schedules, and availability of selected manufactured or purchased items to meet production schedules.
Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that could cause production delays.
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department, and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.
Keep up with demand and forecast needs to help meet deadlines and goals.
Determine how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock in production areas.
Conduct periodic inventory checks.
Perform other duties as assigned.