Material Planner

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Houston, TX

10d•$51,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. Understanding and implementation of purchasing policies and inventory management principles ensuring MRP component data integrity meeting cost effective and timely availability of components to support production requirements. Uses inventory management principles ensuring MRP systems are maintained adequately for optimal performance. Analyzes, controls and monitors material inventory to optimize inventory levels and minimize material shortages. Generate and distribute various reports needed to understand supply and demand for all the commodities. Perform data analyses as needed to understand part shortage issues, transit delays, and material planning parameters performance evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2 – 5 years’ experience
Background in Material Planning function and Inventory Management
Experience in a Manufacturing environment
Strong interest in analytical problem solving and enjoys working with numbers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Excel
MRP database management experience
Familiarity with Infor LX ERP platform
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering
Adequate knowledge in using VBA and Databases
Experience with business intelligence tools such as Cognos BI, Power BI, and MS Access

Responsibilities

MRP interpretation, release of PO's to assigned suppliers and communicate supplier feedback with respect to material delivery timing, quantity, expedites, and past due status to appropriate parties.
Ensure an uninterrupted material flow for assigned commodity/suppliers in support of the Master Production Schedule.
Update database and MRP systems to ensure data integrity.
Reporting of components availability in regards to: Manufacturing shortages, New Product Introduction, Engineering Order implementation.
Manage departmental targets in regards to: Purchase Order Management (past due PO's), Supplier delivery performance (pick up date, fill rate, apply rate, delivery date), Inventory levels, safety stock, and exposure to obsolescence.
Manage parts hand off process in the MRP system from commodity managers to buyer/planners as new parts or vendors are established.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston)
On-the-job training and development