Material Planner & Assistant Scheduler

Ermco•Athens, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About ERMCO Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America. With commitments to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future. Job Summary The Material Planner/Assistant Scheduler position is responsible for ensuring effective/efficient flow of materials from order placement through completion of units, which supports Manufacturing and Operational objectives to focus on customer demand with optimum inventory levels and resource utilization. This role will be onsite in Athens, GA. Relocation Assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or pursuing a four-year degree.
Detail oriented and highly organized. This includes planning and data analysis. Should have the ability to see and understand the big picture
Strong math and computer skills; computer applications including MS Office, Exchange, and Syteline ERP
Able to lead SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning) process
Demonstrate accountability and ability to hold others accountable
Credible at all levels through technical competence, drive, follow through behaviors, and communication skills
Thinks strategically and approaches all efforts from a future, proactive standpoint.
Self-motivated with strong interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Situational awareness, excellent communication, organized, good negotiator, and physical stamina
Actively seeks, shares, and applies new concepts to continuously improve self and others
Works effectively both individually and in teams to achieve organizational goals
Skilled at designing and mentoring of 5S standards and visual systems
Understands the processes and operation of the entire plant, including customer expectations
Work without close supervision, understanding what needs to be done, and taking required actions to complete

Nice To Haves

Preferred degrees include Supply Chain, Finance, or Engineering.
Work experience that includes management in operations, finance, continuous improvement, or process engineering, etc.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily operations for the flow of materials, and address concerns as necessary with Operations, Master Scheduler, Design, etc. to support production targets
Resolve and provide corrective actions for material downtime
Facilitate the timely order and replenishment of materials through ERP or Kanban/Visual System tools
Seek approvals from Design Engineering and Quality for any substitution of products that may be necessary. Follows established process for ICN’s
Manage past due or expedited orders to support production targets
Establish, monitor, and maintain Kanban levels that relate to pull-system requirements for assigned area
Analyze workloads and material flow in assigned area to adjust inventory on Kanban levels to support customer demand
Lead efforts to ensure that all visual systems are being maintained with timely and accurate information
Coordination and roll out of new or modified components as identified per Production Control Manager
Support VRMA/MRR process to ensure timely closure
Develop good relations with key PPI suppliers
Create a positive, proactive, problem-solving environment
Communicate with strategic sourcing regarding vendor availability, performance, and emerging trends
Collaborate with the scheduling lead to maintain an effective master production schedule aligned with customer requirements and resource capacity
Analyze supply and demand trends to identify risks or imbalances and propose actionable solutions
Anticipate and mitigate supply constraints through cross‑functional coordination with operations, sales, and supply chain partners
Support Quality Audit process