Material Planner

Akebono Brake Corporation • Glasgow, KY

4d

About The Position

This position is responsible for daily releases to suppliers to support JIT shipments to OE, OES, & AM customers. There is substantial customer and supplier contact, so excellent verbal and written skills are necessary. This position requires development, implementation and maintenance of personal and organizational goals and objectives. Tracking of supplier delivery performance and premium freight measurement systems for compliance. Participates in production meetings and as a product cross-functional team member which requires in-depth interaction with manufacturing, change control, production, quality, purchasing, engineering, and sales. Must maintain customer rating requirements/scores as defined by the customer and division. Will utilize customer inventory control systems and supply information as required by the customer/system. Complies with all safety policies and procedures. Supports the development of short- & long-term capacity planning. Focus will be on optimizing inventory turns, utilize lean tools or other systematic approach to reduce logistic cost, improve visibility/flow, without production interference.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency with P.C. based software.
• Knowledge of purchasing system and methods in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Some scheduling/planning experience is preferred.
• MAPICS and Excel skills/experience a definite plus.
• Candidates with automotive experience.
• A 4-year Degree in business related degree is preferred.
• Ability to work in a Team Environment.
• Willingness to stay on a problem through completion.

Responsibilities

• Daily releases to suppliers to support JIT shipments to OE, OES, & AM customers.
• Tracking of supplier delivery performance and premium freight measurement systems for compliance.
• Participates in production meetings and as a product cross-functional team member which requires in-depth interaction with manufacturing, change control, production, quality, purchasing, engineering, and sales.
• Maintain customer rating requirements/scores as defined by the customer and division.
• Utilize customer inventory control systems and supply information as required by the customer/system.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Supports the development of short- & long-term capacity planning.
• Optimizing inventory turns, utilize lean tools or other systematic approach to reduce logistic cost, improve visibility/flow, without production interference.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level