Materials Planner

PACCAR•Renton, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner is an on-site position responsible for ensuring parts availability to support manufacturing at Kenworth's factory in Renton, WA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Operations or other related field preferred.
2-3 years related experience
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and functions.
Acceptable oral and written communication skills.
Basic math skills; analytical; detailed and organized work habits.
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision in both team and individual environment.
Excellent negotiation skills, including conflict management.
Proficient PC skills including MS Office required.

Responsibilities

Determine production requirements for assigned groupings of manufactured or purchased parts by reviewing sales or engineering releases, historical data, shortage or exception reports, and other information
Issue purchase and/or shop orders to Kenworth suppliers to meet engineering change order (ECN) requirements; replace non-conforming or lost parts and to meet internal requirements
Reconstruct order board (weeks 0-2) as needed
Maintain proper inventory levels based on current inventory, historical usage, and forecast demand
Expedite order releases or shop orders to assure timely delivery of parts to support production schedules
Work with supply base with regards to: delivery, expediting, purchase orders, inventory, invoicing/pricing/receiving discrepancies, (un-matched receipts, supplier payment system, etc.), packaging, ongoing programs, and other related functions
Review aged invoices/ASNs over 21 days and work with material handling to receive accordingly
Participate in new product implementation with suppliers, Material Handling, Engineering, and Assembly Personnel
Monitor quality, service, and delivery issues. Take corrective action as necessary
Communicate issue/insight to Division Planner or Corporate Purchasing as appropriate
Resolve bill-of-material and on-hand discrepancies through research with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Materials personnel
Complete transactions (ITP) to ensure integrity of on-hand balances
Resolve supplier packaging problems
Participate in cycle count activities for applicable parts and adjust inventory records accordingly
Participate in special projects as required

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days,12 paid holidays; and sick leave.
Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid short and long term disability program
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
EAP services including wellness plans
This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus