Material Planning Specialist

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

About The Position

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality. Role Overview The Material Resource Planner will possess knowledge and experience in a planning environment with strengths in balancing material inventories with the needs of highly variable demands. The selected individual shall establish proactive communications with program managers, buyers, and order fulfillment and outage support specialists to obtain confidence in delivery commitments and strive to achieve internal requirements. The MRP shall also drive problem resolutions of multiple complexities, engage in initiatives for process improvements, assist in safety stock, EOQ’s and cost reductions with the sourcing team.

Requirements

A college degree or equivalent is required; APICS training and/or certification desirable.
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing organization with prior experience in material planning and production control.
In-depth knowledge of Material Resource Planning process and inventory management best practices.
Knowledge and experience with SAP is a must.
Knowledge of import/export processes and Foreign Trade Zone activities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; understanding of processes including receiving, storage, retrieval, kitting, assemblies, manufacturing, shipping, and distribution.
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and financial skills; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Ability to analyze and explain variances between actual inventory and system inventory.
Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Basic personal computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheet, and basic database.

Nice To Haves

APICS training and/or certification desirable.
Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management preferred.

Responsibilities

On Time Delivery and Fill Rate of 100%.
Work with Sourcing and Order Fulfillment to ensure on time delivery or assist schedule changes that may need sourcing action.
Work with sales and customer service on parts availability.
Work with the quality department to prioritize incoming inspection of parts and any QN’s.
Adjust purchase requisitions or purchase orders based on cycle counts and MRP report reconciliation.
Communicate with production regarding production orders to support customer demands and forecasts; update MRP to eliminate shortages.
Review MRP controllers assigned to planner daily.
Update purchase part standard cost and lead-time in the ERP system.
Ensure all production order lines are free from part shortages.
Ensure on-hand quantities, material receipts, MRP data, shipping quantities, and data integrity are complete and accurate.
Review open and late purchase order report routinely to preclude shortages.
Place orders for purchase parts as dictated by MRP requirements.
Participate in forecasting and inventory management to avoid shortages.
Participate in new part creation and database adjustments in the ERP system.
Evaluate, coordinate, and provide leadership in the disposition of slow-moving obsolete inventory.
Initiate outbound deliveries for stock transfer orders and subcontract supplied parts.
Dispose of non-conforming and obsolete parts following procedures and guidelines.
Participate in training courses and programs related to business and personal development, as well as product developments.
Perform other duties as required.