Material Planner

ZF Group•Tuscaloosa, AL

About The Position

Plan, order, control, and coordinate production related materials to guarantee a 100%-uninterruptable supply with required materials to the assembly process.

Requirements

Associates degree or similar education or equivalent professional experience
1-2 years of work-related experience
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Software, ERP systems)

Nice To Haves

Fluent in Spanish and English
Bachelor’s degree.
Basic knowledge of DOT compliance and relevant regulations.
SAP
Training in 5S, LEAN, and other company-required programs.
Broad knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain planning.
Experience with demand forecasting and/or planning methods.

Responsibilities

Plan and order material via SAP or other tools as needed.
First line of contact with supply base to assure on time delivery.
Organize and facilitate meetings with vendors and supporting job functions.
Follow up with suppliers on lead-time of delivery and freight to assure production flow.
Perform cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy.
Investigate and manage dunnage related topics.
Track and assure delivery of inbound freight and ASN delivery dates are correct.
Manage inventory levels via MRP settings to meet ITR targets.
Communicate with customer as needed to investigate forecast and other related topics.
Communicate and escalate expedited freight topics with logistics management team.
Work with interfaces to develop and improve part planning methods and capacity utilization.
Improve delivery performance inbound, inventory turn rates, logistics costs, & dunnage.
Investigate and implement continuous improvement activities related to freight management.