Material Planner

Vollrath Careers•Kewaunee, WI

About The Position

The Material Planner is an integral member of the Operations team, responsible for managing inventory and supplies to support customer requirements. The position also supports production schedules and other operational functions. The role coordinates planning and purchasing activity, supplier and shipment communications, planning-system parameters, operational performance measures, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a planning or manufacturing environment; 5 years is preferred.
Associate degree in operations, supply chain, or business, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity and working knowledge of quality systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work well and cross-train in a team environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Customer-focused approach.
Sense of personal accountability and a high level of professionalism.
Proven track record as a team player.
Commitment to lifelong education.
Ability to identify cost-down and continual-improvement opportunities.
Understanding of dependencies and their cause-and-effect relationships.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience in a planning or manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or business.

Responsibilities

Execute planning messages, including MRP, Virtual Pull, and requisitions, in a timely manner to fulfill production and customer requirements.
Release purchase orders to preferred or approved suppliers based on planning messages.
Expedite and de-expedite inventory and supply orders by reviewing shortage reports and other messages.
Collaborate with Purchasing to evaluate current approved suppliers and select new suppliers.
Maintain JDE planning parameters, including lead times, ROP, ROQ, MOQ, Kanban systems, and accurate system dates.
Understand, track, and execute changes that support corporate-defined KPIs, including inventory, customer satisfaction levels, and lead time.
Maintain positive communication with internal and external customers for raw materials, finished goods, supplies, and services, including Customer Service, suppliers, inter-plant contacts, and Operations.
Manage inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers and the internal traffic department.
Ensure proper approval, accounting, and processing controls are maintained.
Interface with Quality and Purchasing Category Managers to develop corrective actions related to purchased and manufactured components.
Participate in continual improvement and cost-down efforts.
Manage changes related to engineering, processes, quality, and suppliers.
Perform other job tasks as assigned.