Material Planner

New Flyer • Shepherdsville, KY

26d

About The Position

As a Material Planner at New Flyer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of our materials department. This position involves coordinating material planning activities to ensure that materials are available for production, reducing excess inventory, and driving continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination for processing materials to point of use (POU) location by requirement date.
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of inventory in your designated area and accuracy of reject requirements.
• Responsible for materials requirements planning (MRP); work with MRP messages and monitor daily order action summary (OAS).
• Drive continuous improvement and assist with the development, communication and deployment of policies, guidelines and tools to ensure success in all processes.
• Monitor, measure and meet all materials measurements.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers by working with other key areas to ensure daily completion of vital tasks.
• Assist manufacturing leadership on day-to-day tasks within designated area.
• Maintain a safe work environment; adhere to all safety policies, procedures and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401K with generous company match
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees