Manufacturing Material Planner
About The Position
The Manufacturing Material Planner plans and regulates machine parts and current inventory levels to ensure each day's scheduled parts run occurs without incident. The role supports Production Control and Manufacturing management in meeting daily targets by keeping up with demand, forecasting needs, and managing relationships with JCB North America's suppliers and vendors. The position is based onsite at JCB Manufacturing Inc. in Pooler, Georgia. Work takes place in both an office and, occasionally, a manufacturing or factory environment, with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and dusty conditions. The employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and meet the stated physical requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Material Planning.
- Must pass applicable 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 affecting groups across the enterprise.
- Ability to understand system and non-system processes, troubleshoot, and develop and recommend solutions.
- Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform continuous, repetitive physical activities involving fine movements or large motions; 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.
- Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis.
- Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply.
- Liaise with other areas to resolve known supplier or material issues.
- Expedite parts when needed due to inventory loss or discrepancy, quality rejects, misusage, or other issues.
- 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 JCB meet deadlines and goals.
- Determine how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock in the production area.
- Conduct periodic inventory checks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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Job Type
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