Material Planner 1

Knorr-Bremse•Westminster, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Planner manages the production and material flow through the segment’s work centers to provide schedule adherence to the Master Production Schedule. To support this objective, data in several system modules, including capacity requirements plan, data integrity of work orders, work order maintenance, work center maintenance, dispatch control, lead times, lot sizes, etc., must be managed daily. Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies. Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable. Must understand and comply with applicable standards. (i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI). Maintain and safeguard business records. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Global knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, modules, including module-interfacing.
SAP system knowledge strongly preferred with detailed understanding of shop floor control, CRP, MPS, and MRP modules.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to efficiently obtain and distribute information
Strong product line knowledge at the component and end levels

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain monthly production shortage report utilizing the Master Production Schedule and inputs from the purchasing and expediting groups.
Ensure data integrity of the Work Order Maintenance system module, including release of, material availability for, priority of dispatch, and variance control data points.
Maintain systems daily, including but not limited to, floor stock and WIP (work-in-progress) inventory transactions, scrap transactions, and lot sizing.
Provide management with measurements that accurately define our position to the MPS (Master Production Schedule) and MRP (material resource planning). This includes reporting past due hours, anticipated delays, and tooling or support problems.
Plan capacity requirements, in an effort to ensure schedule adherence, including manpower, machines, overtime, off-load, and outsourcing.
Ensure a smooth flow of production that optimizes cost, quality, schedule adherence, and productivity of the non-exempt workforce.
Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

Benefits

Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
Free gym membership
Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)
6 weeks of paid parental leave
Employees also will receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary.