Professional, Materials Planner

Bridgestone Americas • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Plans, schedules, and manages the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production. This role is also responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures and material control systems activities related to material control and inventory control functions. Ensures materials are ordered and in stock while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. Develops material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and plans and manages material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products and parts to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules; may use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Compiles data on order volume, production schedules and forecasts and applies statistical methods to estimate future materials requirements; may negotiate lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.
• Works on problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals.
• Applies research towards the planning, design development, testing, and completion of projects.
• Impact is short-term, occasionally on medium-term goals.
• Continues building knowledge of organization and processes.
• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• An effective and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level